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Mexican Beef Picadillo

Quick Mexican Beef Picadillo for a Cozy Dinner Night

Experience the delightful flavors of Mexican Beef Picadillo in just 30 minutes. A budget-friendly dish that will warm your heart.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Feel free to substitute with ground turkey.
  • 1 tbsp Cooking Oil Use avocado or olive oil.
  • 0.5 cup Onion Diced.
  • 1 Jalapeño Remove seeds for less spice.
For the Heartiness
  • 2 cups Potatoes Diced, Russet or Golden preferred.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 8 oz Tomato Sauce
  • 0.5 cup Green Peas Frozen, optional.
For the Broth and Spice
  • 0.75 cup Beef Broth
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.125 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 2 tsp Mexican Oregano
  • 0.5 tsp Ground Coriander
  • 1 Bay Leaf
Serving Suggestions
  • 4 Warm Tortillas
  • 2 cups Fluffy Rice
  • 2 Lime Wedges
  • 1 Fresh Cilantro For garnish.

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

How to Make Mexican Beef Picadillo
  1. Heat the skillet: Warm a large skillet over medium heat. Add cooking oil and let it heat up.
  2. Cook the beef: Add ground beef, cook until browned (5-7 minutes) and drain excess grease.
  3. Sauté vegetables: Add onion, jalapeño, and potatoes. Sauté for 3 minutes until onion softens.
  4. Incorporate garlic and spices: Add minced garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, oregano, coriander, and bay leaf. Cook for 30 seconds.
  5. Add liquids: Pour in tomato sauce and beef broth, stirring to combine. Return beef and potatoes to skillet.
  6. Simmer: Cover and let simmer for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Finish cooking: Remove lid, add frozen peas, and cook for another 10 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  8. Serve: Dish out servings with tortillas or rice, garnished with lime and cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Optional: Squeeze fresh lime juice for a zesty kick. Exact quantities in the recipe card.

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