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Picadillo
Picadillo is savory ground beef and tender potatoes simmered with warm spices, tomatoes, and a splash of vinegar in one skillet. This hearty meal tastes even better the next day and works perfectly over rice, in tacos, or as empanada filling.
Servings 6
Calories 506kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pound ground beef lean
- 1 large green bell pepper deseeded and diced
- 1 large onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 14-ounce can petite diced tomatoes
- 1 4-ounce can green chilies
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 3 cubes beef bouillon
- 2 cups water
- 2 large Russet potatoes peeled and cubed
Instructions
- Heat a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until no pink remains. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Continue cooking for about 5 minutes, stirring often, until the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the diced tomatoes and green chilies, stirring to combine with the beef mixture.
- Sprinkle in the oregano, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Stir well to evenly coat the meat and vegetables with the seasonings.
- Add the bouillon cubes, then slowly pour in the water, stirring until the cubes begin to dissolve.
- Stir in the apple cider vinegar and add the cubed potatoes. Mix well so the potatoes are fully coated in the sauce.
- Once everything is combined, bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover with a lid, and cook for about 30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve warm with rice or tortillas.
Nutrition
Calories: 506kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 522mg | Potassium: 1046mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 315IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 5mg