Beef Tinaktak

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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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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

  • 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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

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.

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