Description
Experience the rich flavors of Mexican Picadillo con Papas, a delightful one-pot meal featuring savory ground beef and tender potatoes simmered with aromatic spices. This traditional dish not only warms your soul but also brings family together for memorable dinners. With its vibrant colors and mouthwatering aroma, it’s sure to become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 bell pepper (any color, diced)
- 1 cup canned tomato sauce
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Wash and peel the potatoes, then cut them into small cubes. Dice the onion and bell pepper.
- Cook the meat: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Sauté vegetables: Add the diced onion and bell pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Incorporate potatoes: Fold in the cubed potatoes and minced garlic. Cook together for another 5 minutes.
- Enhance flavors: Stir in the tomato sauce, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Final touches: Check potato doneness; if necessary, cover and cook longer. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg