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Authentic Mexican Picadillo Recipe – Easy Comforting And Flavorful. Realistic Photo Casual Kitchen Settings

Mexican Picadillo

A simple, comforting Mexican picadillo made with ground beef, potatoes, tomatoes, and warm spices. Perfect for tacos, rice bowls, or a cozy weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 0.5 cup finely chopped white onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced into small cubes
  • 2 medium Roma tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup tomato sauce
  • 0.75 cup beef broth or water
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 0.5 cup frozen peas
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is no longer pink and lightly browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  • Stir in the finely chopped white onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until it softens and becomes translucent.
  • Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly so it does not burn.
  • Add the diced potatoes to the skillet and stir to coat them with the beef and aromatics.
  • Stir in the chopped Roma tomatoes and tomato sauce, mixing well so everything is evenly combined.
  • Pour in the beef broth or water and stir, scraping the bottom of the skillet to release any browned bits.
  • Season the mixture with ground cumin, dried oregano, ground black pepper, and salt, stirring until the spices are well distributed.
  • Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet with a lid, and let the picadillo simmer for 15 to 18 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender and the sauce has slightly thickened.
  • Stir in the frozen peas, cover again, and cook for 3 to 4 more minutes until the peas are heated through and tender.
  • Turn off the heat and stir in the chopped fresh cilantro. Taste and adjust salt if needed before serving.