Description
Enjoy the flavors of Mexico with this delicious Mexican Picadillo recipe. It’s a comforting and hearty dish made with ground beef, potatoes, peas, and a flavorful blend of spices. Perfect for a family dinner or a casual gathering with friends.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Vegetable Mix:
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced (or 1 cup canned diced tomatoes)
- 1 medium potato, diced small
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup beef broth or water
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Ground Beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet, brown the ground beef, and drain excess fat.
- Add Vegetables: Cook onions and garlic, then add tomatoes, potatoes, peas, carrots, tomato sauce, beef broth, and seasonings.
- Simmer: Cover and cook for 15–20 minutes until vegetables are tender, adding peas in the last 5 minutes.
- Adjust and Serve: Adjust seasoning to taste and serve warm.
Notes
- Mexican Picadillo pairs well with rice, tacos, or empanadas.
- Ground turkey or pork can be substituted for beef.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
