Ground Beef Picadillo, Mexican-Style
Eunice Huerta
Picadillo is my go-to dish when I don't know what to make, it's easy to make, budget-friendly, delicious, and versatile.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course dinner, lunch
Cuisine Mexican
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp each of Salt and Pepper
- 1 tsp. minced garlic
- 2 large potatoes peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup white onion diced
- 1 jalapeño or serrano seeded and diced
- 2 large tomatoes diced
- 1/2 cup peas frozen (See Note)
- 1/2 cup carrots frozen
- 1/2 cup raisins optional
- 1 - 8 oz. can of tomato sauce
- 8 oz beef broth
- 1/4 cup cilantro for topping
In a large skillet, add ground beef, cumin, garlic, salt, and pepper cook until beef is browned.
Add potatoes, diced jalapeño, onions, tomatoes, peas, diced carrots, tomato sauce, and broth cook until potatoes are tender.
Optional: top with cilantro. Serve with beans and flour tortilla.
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