This Mexican Picadillo is a classic comfort dish made with ground beef, potatoes, tomatoes, and warm spices. It’s quick, budget-friendly, and incredibly versatile — serve it over rice, tuck it into tacos, or spoon it into empanadas. This one-pan wonder brings the bold, homey flavors of Mexico straight to your dinner table in under 45 minutes!
🕒 Prep Time: 10 mins
🔥 Cook Time: 30 mins
⏱️ Total Time: 40 mins
🍽️ Servings: 6
🔢 Calories per Serving: ~310
📝 Ingredients:
- 🥩 1 lb ground beef
- 🧅 1 medium onion, diced
- 🧄 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 🥔 2 medium potatoes, diced small
- 🍅 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 🧃 ½ cup tomato sauce
- 🌶️ 1 jalapeño, diced (optional, for heat)
- 🌿 1 tsp ground cumin
- 🌿 ½ tsp dried oregano
- 🧂 Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 🧈 2 tbsp oil (vegetable or olive oil)
- 🌿 Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions:
1️⃣ Sauté Onion & Garlic
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook for about 3 minutes until soft and fragrant.
2️⃣ Brown the Beef
Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain any excess fat if needed.
3️⃣ Add Potatoes & Tomatoes
Stir in the diced potatoes, canned tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Mix well.
4️⃣ Season & Simmer
Add cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and jalapeño if using. Stir to combine. Cover and let simmer for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender and the sauce has thickened.
5️⃣ Serve Hot
Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired. Serve hot with rice, tortillas, or over a bed of greens.
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- ✅ One-pan meal = less cleanup
- ✅ Perfect for tacos, burritos, bowls, and more
- ✅ Freezer-friendly and great for meal prep
- ✅ Bold Mexican flavor with simple ingredients
- ✅ Comforting, filling, and family-approved
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