Beef Tinaktak

Name: Beef Tinaktak
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes; 1 cup (1-inch) sliced green onions; 0.25 cup light soy sauce, divided; 1 lemon, juiced, divided; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cube beef bouillon; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, halved; 1 cup 1-inch cut green beans; 1 (13.5 ounce) can coconut milk; 1 hot red chile pepper (donne'sali), chopped

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Tinaktak (pronounced tee-nack-tack) may have originated from the sound of chopping meat: tak! tak! tak! It is one of Guam's favorite comfort foods and definitely a favorite of mine since it is so simple to make yet yields a tasty dish! Serve over hot steamed rice (white or brown).

Submitted by Sheila Baker

Updated on October 6, 2023

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Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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1 pound lean ground beef
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup (1-inch) sliced green onions
¼ cup light soy sauce, divided
1 lemon, juiced, divided
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cube beef bouillon (Optional)
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, halved
1 cup 1-inch cut green beans
1 (13.5 ounce) can coconut milk
1 hot red chile pepper (donne'sali), chopped (Optional)

Directions

Place beef in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until browned, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess grease.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, tomatoes, green onions, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1/2 the lemon juice, garlic, beef bouillon, and black pepper. Cook and stir until flavors combine, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in water chestnuts and green beans; cook and stir until tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
Stir drained ground beef, remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and lemon juice into the skillet. Pour in coconut milk slowly; add chile pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer until coconut milk is heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.

Recipe Tip

You can substitute another type of hot chile pepper for the donne'sali if preferred.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

562	Calories
42g	Fat
24g	Carbs
27g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 562
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 42g	53%
Saturated Fat 25g	123%
Cholesterol 74mg	25%
Sodium 852mg	37%
Total Carbohydrate 24g	9%
Dietary Fiber 6g	21%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 27g	55%
Vitamin C 44mg	49%
Calcium 79mg	6%
Iron 7mg	38%
Potassium 902mg	19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Beef Tinaktak

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