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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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course dinner, lunch
Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Instructions
 

  • 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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