Description
This authentic Mexican Picadillo recipe features ground beef simmered with aromatic spices, tomato sauce, and tender diced potatoes. A comforting and flavorful one-pan dish, perfect served with warm tortillas or rice for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Generous pinch of dried oregano
- 8 oz can tomato sauce
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup water or beef broth
- Cilantro, for garnish
- Tortillas or cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and break it up into small crumbles as it cooks.
- Season the beef: While the beef is browning, add salt, black pepper, ground cumin, and dried oregano. Cook until the beef is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
- Add aromatics and tomato sauce: Stir in the chopped onion, minced garlic, canned tomato sauce, and diced potatoes, mixing well to combine.
- Simmer with liquid: Pour in the water or beef broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and cooked through.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the lid and taste to adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve the picadillo hot alongside warmed tortillas or cooked rice.
Notes
- You can substitute the water with beef broth for a richer flavor.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste before serving.
- This dish can also be made with ground turkey or chicken as a leaner option.
- The tomato sauce can be replaced with crushed tomatoes or diced tomatoes if preferred.