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Authentic Mexican Picadillo Recipe
Authentic Mexican picadillo combines lean ground beef, tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, and traditional spices for popular dishes throughout Mexican cuisine. This versatile preparation showcases how simple ingredients create complex, satisfying flavors when combined with proper seasoning techniques. The traditional recipe represents authentic Mexican home cooking at its finest.
This Mexican picadillo is made with lean ground beef, tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, and spices. It is a popular dish in many South American cuisines. This quick and easy recipe will bring the flavors of Mexico to your plate.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients
Tomato Sauce:
6 tomatoes
¾ cup water
¼ onion, halved
1 clove garlic
Picadillo:
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ onion, chopped
1 serrano pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tomato, chopped
2 pounds lean ground beef
1 (7.75 ounce) can Mexican-style hot tomato sauce (such as El Pato)
3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 medium carrots, peeled and cubed
1 jalapeno pepper, sliced
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
½ tablespoon ground cumin
1 bay leaf
salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Make tomato sauce: Place tomatoes (whole) in a medium pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then use a slotted spoon to transfer tomatoes to a blender. Add 3/4 cup water, onion, and garlic. Blend until smooth and set aside.
Make picadillo: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion and serrano pepper in hot oil until onion is transparent. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomato and cook for 1 minute. Add ground beef; cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly, about 8 minutes.
Pour in Mexican-style hot tomato sauce; cook for 2 minutes. Mix in potatoes and carrots; cook for 2 minutes. Add blended tomato sauce, jalapeño, bouillon, cumin, and bay leaf; mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Recipe Tip
You can substitute ground turkey for the ground beef if preferred.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 372 | Calories |
| 20g | Fat |
| 24g | Carbs |
| 25g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 372 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 20g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat 6g | 32% |
| Cholesterol 79mg | 26% |
| Sodium 529mg | 23% |
| Total Carbohydrate 24g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 15% |
| Total Sugars 7g | |
| Protein 25g | 51% |
| Vitamin C 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium 49mg | 4% |
| Iron 3mg | 18% |
| Potassium 979mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
