A bold Mexican picadillo inspired recipe
Elyssa McGregor
July 1, 2023
Picadillo, a beloved classic in Mexican cuisine, is a tantalizing blend of ground beef, aromatic spices, and an array of vibrant vegetables. With each bite, you’ll be transported to the bustling streets of Mexico City, where the scent of sizzling spices fills the air and the tantalizing flavors dance on your palate.
But what sets our recipe apart is its audacious twist. We have taken the traditional picadillo and elevated it with a bold combination of ingredients, adding an unexpected punch of flavor that will leave you craving for more. Brace yourself for an explosion of tastes, textures, and colors that will awaken your senses and redefine your notion of picadillo.
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Ingredients
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| 1 pound ground beef | |
| 0.50 cup white onion, diced | |
| 1 green bell pepper, diced | |
| 2 cups potato, peeled and diced | |
| 4 cloves garlic, minced | |
| 8 oz tomato sauce | |
| 1.50 cup beef broth | |
| 1 teaspoon salt | |
| 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper | |
| 1 teaspoon ground cumin | |
| 1 teaspoon ground coriander | |
| 1 bay leaf (optional) |
Directions
1.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add ground beef. Cook over medium heat while breaking up the meat. Cook until mostly browned, drain grease and return to heat.
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2.
Add in diced onion, green bell pepper and potatoes. Continue to cook over medium heat until onion and peppers are softened. Add garlic and cook an additional 30 seconds.
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3.
Pour in tomato sauce and beef broth. Add in seasonings: salt, pepper, cumin, and coriander. Stir to combine. Add bay leaf (optional).
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4.
Bring mixture to a simmer, cover and let cook for 10 minutes.
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5.
Remove lid, stir, and continue cooking with the lid off for an additional 1 hour or until potatoes are softened and most of the liquid is gone.
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6.
Serve warm with flour tortillas and rice.
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