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mexican picadillo recipe

Mexican Picadillo Recipe: 7 Heartwarming Comfort Steps


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A traditional Mexican dish made with ground meat, vegetables, and spices.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)
  • 1 cup potatoes, diced
  • 1/2 cup carrots, diced
  • 1/2 cup peas
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
  3. Add ground beef, cook until browned.
  4. Stir in bell pepper, tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, and peas.
  5. Add cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  6. Simmer for 20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  7. Serve hot with rice or tortillas.

Notes

  • Adjust spices to your taste.
  • Can substitute ground turkey or chicken.
  • Best served with fresh cilantro on top.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

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