Ginisang Corned Beef Recipe (Filipino Corned Beef Hash)
Ginisang Corned Beef is a Filipino comfort food that transforms canned corned beef into a hearty, one-pan meal. The dish combines chunky corned beef with golden-browned potato cubes, sautéed onions, and garlic, all cooked together until the potatoes are tender and the flavors meld. "Ginisa" means "sautéed" in Filipino, referring to the cooking method where ingredients are quickly cooked in oil with aromatics. This 20-minute recipe serves as a versatile meal - eaten for breakfast with rice and eggs, used as a sandwich filling, or enjoyed as a quick dinner. It's the ultimate pantry meal that delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 large potato peeled and diced
- 1 onion peeled and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- 1 can 11.5 ounces chunky-style corned beef
- ½ cup water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the canola oil in your large skillet over medium heat. Make sure the oil is hot before adding ingredients to prevent sticking.
- Add the diced potatoes to the hot oil and cook them until they're lightly golden brown on all sides. This usually takes about 4-5 minutes and creates a nice texture contrast.
- Toss in the chopped onions and minced garlic, stirring occasionally until they become soft and fragrant. The onions should be translucent, which takes about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the entire can of chunky corned beef along with the half cup of water. Use your wooden spoon to break the meat into smaller, bite-sized pieces while stirring everything together.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then cover the skillet and reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for 3-5 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences. Serve immediately while hot.
Tips from Lola's Kitchen
- Always brown the potatoes first - this creates better texture and prevents them from getting mushy
- Don't skip breaking up the corned beef; smaller pieces distribute better and are easier to eat
- Let the onions and garlic cook until fragrant - this builds the flavor base for the entire dish
- Taste before adding salt since canned corned beef can be quite salty already
- For extra richness, add a pat of butter at the very end
- Cook with the lid slightly ajar if you want to reduce excess liquid faster
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