Easy Ground Beef Kare Kare Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 ½ –2 teaspoons salt divided
- 3 tablespoons neutral oil divided
- 1 tablespoon annatto atsuete powder
- 1 small onion diced
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 cups beef broth or water plus more
- 1 beef bouillon cube
- ¾ cup unsweetened creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons bagoong guisado
- 1 medium eggplant cut into bite-sized pieces
- 6 ounces long beans sitaw, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon sugar or to taste
- 1 small bunch bok choy or pechay boiled separately
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it into crumbles as it browns. Transfer the beef to a plate and set aside.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the same pan. Add the annatto powder and stir briefly. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 2–3 minutes, until softened and fragrant.
- Return the ground beef and stir. Sprinkle cornstarch over the beef and stir well until evenly distributed. Slowly pour in the chicken broth while stirring.
- Add the bouillon cube, peanut butter, and bagoong. Stir until the peanut butter is fully incorporated.
- Add the eggplant and long beans and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Season with teaspoon salt and sugar to taste. Add a splash of broth or water if the sauce becomes too thick.
- Serve with rice, boiled bok choy, and extra bagoong on the side. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutritional information is an estimate only and will vary depending on the specific ingredients and brands used.