Paleo Giniling (Filipino Ground Meat Dish)

Dive into the hearty and flavorful world of Filipino cuisine with this Paleo Giniling, a wholesome twist on a classic ground meat dish. Made with either ground beef or pork, this dish is infused with the natural richness of coconut oil and seasoned with coconut aminos and fish sauce for a paleo-friendly, umami-packed flavor. Vibrant vegetables like carrots, zucchini, and bell peppers add color, texture, and nutrition, while bay leaves and garlic create warm, aromatic notes. Simmered to perfection and optionally paired with green peas, this comforting one-pan recipe comes together in just 45 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Serve it over cauliflower rice for the ultimate paleo meal that's gluten-free, dairy-free, and packed with bold Filipino-inspired flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams ground beef or pork
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 piece medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 pieces tomato, chopped
• 1 piece carrot, diced
• 1 piece red bell pepper, diced
• 1 piece zucchini, diced
• 2 pieces bay leaves
• 3 tablespoons coconut aminos
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 cup water
• 0.5 cup green peas (optional)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet or pan, heat the coconut oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onions and sauté until they're translucent, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef or pork. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.

Step 5

Once the meat is browned, add the chopped tomatoes, diced carrot, bell pepper, and zucchini. Stir well to combine.

Step 6

Add the bay leaves, coconut aminos, fish sauce, black pepper, and sea salt. Mix everything together.

Step 7

Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it cook for about 15 minutes.

Step 8

If using, add the green peas and cook for another 5 minutes until all the vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded.

Step 9

Remove the bay leaves before serving.

Step 10

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

Step 11

Serve the Paleo Giniling hot over your choice of cauliflower rice or enjoy as is.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1682.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1849.1

Total Fat 129.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 63.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 400mg	0%
Sodium 3686.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 70.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.0g	0%
Total Sugars 38.8g
Protein 100.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 274.5mg	0%
Iron 17.7mg	0%
Potassium 3452.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.0%

Protein: 21.7%

Carbs: 15.3%