Description
Mexican Picadillo is a flavorful and hearty ground beef dish cooked with potatoes, tomatoes, and spices. It’s a classic comfort food served with rice, tortillas, or used as a filling for tacos and empanadas.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup beef broth or water
- 1/2 cup peas (optional)
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and cook until translucent.
- Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Stir in diced potatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften.
- Pour in tomato sauce and beef broth. Add cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Stir well, cover, and let simmer for 15–20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Add peas if using and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a chopped jalapeño or chili powder.
- Can be used as a filling for tacos, burritos, or empanadas.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg