Mexican Picadillo
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4.8
243 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
207 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Mexican Picadillo
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An easy and flavorful Mexican picadillo made from ground beef and potatoes cooked in homemade tomato sauce. The best weeknight meal!
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Ingredients
- 4 Roma tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 Jalapeno pepper stemmed*
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
- ½ teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ cup water
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium russet potato, diced
- 1 large carrot, diced
- ¼ cup frozen peas
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Instructions
- In a blender, combine the tomatoes, ½ of the diced onion, water, garlic, jalapeño pepper, ½ teaspoon of the kosher salt, Mexican oregano, cumin, and water. Blend until completely smooth.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the remaining ½ of the diced onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
- Add the ground beef and sprinkle with the remaining ½ teaspoon of kosher salt. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking up the meat into small pieces as it cooks. Drain and discard any excess grease if necessary.
- Stir in the potatoes and carrots and cook for 5 more minutes. Pour in the pureed tomato mixture and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
- Uncover and cook for 5 more minutes. Stir in the frozen peas and cook uncovered for 5 more minutes, or until the potatoes and carrots are tender. If the meat starts to get dry, add in ¼ cup of water and continue cooking.
- Taste and season with more salt as needed.
Notes
- Jalapeño: You can remove the seeds if you don’t want it spicy, or you can completely omit the jalapeño for no spice at all.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1/6th of recipe
Calories
207kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
50mg
(17%)
Sodium
326mg
(14%)
Potassium
389mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
2300IU
(46%)
Vitamin C
37.1mg
(41%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
2.7mg
(15%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 207 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6th of recipe | |
| Calories | 207kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 326mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 389mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2300IU | 46% |
| Vitamin C | 37.1mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
243 reviews
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