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Delicious Mexican Picadillo served with rice and garnished with cilantro

Mexican Picadillo

A fragrant, slightly tangy ground beef stew with potatoes and herbs, perfect for cozy evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef Use fatty or lean ground beef as per preference.
  • 2 medium potatoes, diced Russet or Yukon Gold recommended.
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes Fire-roasted adds a smoky flavor.
  • 1 large onion, chopped Helps build flavor.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin Adjust according to taste.
  • to taste salt and pepper Taste and adjust accordingly.
  • to garnish fresh cilantro
  • as needed rice and flour tortillas for serving

Method
 

Cooking the Beef
  1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat.
  2. Break the beef into small pieces as it cooks and drain excess fat.
Adding Onions and Garlic
  1. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent.
Incorporating Potatoes
  1. Stir in the diced potatoes and cook for a few minutes.
Adding Tomatoes and Spices
  1. Pour in the diced tomatoes, adding cumin, salt, and pepper.
Simmering
  1. Cover and let simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
Serving
  1. Serve hot with rice and fresh flour tortillas, garnished with cilantro.

Notes

You can customize the recipe with variations. Roasted potatoes and additional spices enhance flavor.