Description
Hearty Mexican picadillo delivers a comforting blend of seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, and zesty spices that dance across your palate. Simmered with care and packed with authentic flavors, this dish invites you to savor a delicious journey through traditional Mexican cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
Vegetables:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) yellow potatoes, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 large tomatoes, chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, chopped
- 1 serrano pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3/4 cup beef stock
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté diced potatoes, onions, and peppers in olive oil over medium heat for 5 minutes until vegetables become translucent and slightly softened.
- Introduce ground beef and minced garlic into the pan, carefully crumbling the meat with a wooden spoon while cooking for 5-7 minutes until the beef browns evenly.
- Pour chopped tomatoes and beef stock into the skillet, incorporating traditional Mexican seasonings like cumin and oregano to enhance the flavor profile.
- Reduce heat to low, allowing the picadillo to simmer gently for 15-20 minutes, occasionally stirring to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking of the potatoes.
- Monitor the liquid reduction, ensuring the mixture develops a thick, robust consistency that coats the meat and vegetables beautifully.
- Once potatoes reach desired tenderness and beef is thoroughly cooked, remove from heat and let the picadillo rest for 2-3 minutes to integrate flavors.
- Plate the picadillo over fluffy white rice or alongside warm corn tortillas, garnishing with fresh lime wedges, sliced jalapeños, and a drizzle of your preferred hot sauce.
Notes
- Quickly brown the ground beef to lock in deep, rich flavors and prevent excess moisture that could make the dish watery.
- Consider swapping ground beef with turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter, diet-friendly version that maintains the classic picadillo texture.
- Dice potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and prevent some pieces from becoming mushy while others remain undercooked.
- Experiment with additional spices like cumin or smoked paprika to customize the dish’s flavor profile and add personal culinary flair.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg