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Mexican Picadillo

Ground beef simmered with potatoes, peppers, tomatoes and spices in a tomato sauce with loads of flavor! This dish is truly a Mexican comfort food staple.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces of ground beef
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 vine ripened tomatoes, diced
  • 1 poblano, diced
  • 1 jalapeño, minced
  • ! carrot, shredded
  • 1 large potato, diced
  • 8 ounces of tomato puree
  • 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon of onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon of sazon seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon of cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
  • 1 - 1 1/2 cups of beef broth
  • 1/4 cup of capers
  • 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro, finely chopped

Instructions

  • Add 16 ounces of ground beef into a skillet over medium heat and season with garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, sazon and cinnamon. Break the beef into small pieces and cook until browned 
  • Add the onion, garlic, poblano, jalapeño, carrot, tomato and potatoes and mix to combine 
  • Add 8 ounces of tomato purée, 1 tablespoon of tomato paste, 1 cup of beef broth, 1/4 cup of capers and 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro and mix until fully incorporated (add additional beef broth, if desired)
  • Cover the pot, reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender
  • Serve with rice, tortillas and taco garnishes