Delicious Flavorful Mexican Picadillo Recipe for Comfort Food Lovers

Experience the heartwarming embrace of this Flavorful Mexican Picadillo Recipe, perfect for busy weeknights and customizable to your taste.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

2 tablespoons Olive Oil Feel free to substitute with vegetable oil if desired.
1 cup Yellow Potatoes Sweet potatoes can also be a delightful alternative.
1 medium Yellow Onion White or red onion will work beautifully as well.

For the Spicy Kick

1 medium Jalapeno Pepper Swap for serrano or other hot peppers for more heat.
1 medium Serrano Pepper Optional addition for extra heat.
3 cloves Garlic Use fresh or powdered garlic as per your preference.

For the Heart

1 pound Ground Beef Replace with ground turkey, chicken, or pork for a lighter touch.
2 cups Tomatoes Fresh preferred but canned will suffice.

For Flavor

1 cup Beef Stock Chicken or vegetable stock can be used.
1 teaspoon Paprika Consider smoked paprika for an intriguing twist.
2 teaspoons Mexican Oregano Regular oregano can serve as a substitute.
1 teaspoon Cumin Coriander can be swapped in for a different flavor.
Salt and Pepper Added to taste.

Equipment

Large skillet

Method

Cooking Steps

Heat the Olive Oil: Begin by heating 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
Sauté the Vegetables: Add 1 cup of diced yellow potatoes, 1 chopped yellow onion, and 1 finely chopped jalapeno pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the potatoes are golden and onions are softened.
Cook the Beef: Stir in 3 cloves of minced garlic and 1 pound of ground beef, cooking for approximately 5-7 minutes until browned.
Incorporate Tomatoes and Stock: Add 2 cups of chopped tomatoes and 1 cup of beef stock. Stir and bring to a gentle boil.
Season with Spices: Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of paprika, 2 teaspoons of Mexican oregano, 1 teaspoon of cumin, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Simmer to Perfection: Reduce heat to low and let simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve and Enjoy: Remove from heat and serve hot over rice or in tortillas with garnishes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 24gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with additional ingredients like olives or raisins to suit your taste.

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