Description
Mexican Picadillo is a savory ground meat dish cooked with tomatoes, vegetables, and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup potatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup olives, sliced
- 2 tsp cumin
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onions and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add ground beef, cook until browned.
- Stir in bell pepper, tomatoes, and potatoes.
- Add raisins, olives, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and simmer for 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Serve hot with rice or tortillas.
Notes
- Adjust spices to your taste.
- You can substitute ground turkey for a lighter option.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Mexican Picadillo, ground beef, savory dish, Mexican cuisine