Picadillo Soup (Abalos Style) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 onion, diced
1 lb ground beef
1 large tomatoes, diced
4 cups water
1 large potato, cubed
2 tablespoons beef bouillon (optional)
2 tablespoons fish sauce (optional)
1 -2 cup vegetables, chopped (spinach, mushrooms, carrots, bok choy, celery, and or or chayote) (optional)
salt and pepper (to taste)

Preparation

Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
Saute onions and garlic until onions are tender.
Add ground beef and cook for 5 minutes or until brown.
Add tomatoes and cook 3 minutes or until softened.
Stir in water, potatoes, buillion (optional), fish sauce (optional), vegetables (optional), salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes (stirring occasionally) or until vegetables and potatoes are tender. Serve Hot.