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Easy Picadillo Recipe

Whip up a quick and flavorful Mexican Picadillo with this easy recipe. Combine softened red potatoes, browned ground beef, and fresh veggies in a savory tomato broth, for a satisfying and hardy meal.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 382 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb Extra Lean Ground beef
  • 3 Red potatoes
  • 1/2 Onion
  • 4 Tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp Beef or chicken Better than Bullion
  • 1/2 Yellow onion
  • 1 1/2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup Water

Instructions
 

  • Prep veggies by cubbing potatoes and dicing tomatoes.
  • Bring a medium-sized pan to medium heat, add 1/2 cup of water, and bring to a light boil.
  • Add potatoes and cover for about 3-5 minutes or until they are halfway cooked. Add meat to the pan and brown.
  • While the meat and potatoes are cooking, place diced tomatoes, garlic, onion, Better Than Bullion, and water into a blender and mix.
  • Add tomato mixture to the meat and potatoes, add a sprig of cilantro, and cover for about 10 or until the potatoes are thoroughly cooked and you've reached your desired consistency.
  • If it's too "soupy" for your liking, remove the lid and let the liquid cook off.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro, salt and pepper to taste, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 4gCalories: 382kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 41gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 149mgPotassium: 1659mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1037IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 6mg
Keyword Ground beef, Meat and potatoes, Picadillo
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