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Authentic Mexican Picadillo

A traditional Mexican dish made with ground beef, tomatoes, and a variety of spices, perfect for a comforting meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Meat and Vegetables
  • 1 lb ground beef can substitute with ground turkey
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium bell pepper diced
  • 1 medium carrot diced
  • 1 medium potato diced
  • 1 cup peas frozen or fresh
Sauce and Seasoning
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz can
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup beef broth

Method
 

Cooking the Picadillo
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
  2. Add the diced onion, garlic, bell pepper, carrot, and potato to the skillet. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  4. Pour in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add the peas in the last 5 minutes of cooking. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
  6. Serve hot with rice or tortillas.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Picadillo can be customized with additional ingredients like olives or raisins for a sweet and savory flavor.

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