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Authentic Mexican Picadillo

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

Ingredients
  

Meat and Vegetables
  • 1 lb ground beef preferably 80% lean
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper diced
  • 1 medium tomato diced
  • 1 cup potatoes peeled and diced
Spices and Seasoning
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano dried
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 cup beef broth
Additional Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil for cooking

Method
 

Cooking the Picadillo
  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion and green bell pepper, and sauté until softened.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  4. Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned.
  5. Mix in the diced tomatoes, potatoes, cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper, beef broth, and bay leaf.
  6. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  7. Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition

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

Notes

Serve with rice or tortillas for a complete meal.

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