Authentic Mexican Picadillo
Homemade mexican picadillo con papas is the best easy mexican ground beef recipe.
Recipe Summary Authentic Mexican Picadillo
Picadillo is a popular dish in most South American cuisines. It is made with lean ground beef (or can be made with ground turkey as well), tomatoes, potatoes, and other ingredients. This authentic recipe will bring the flavors of Mexico to your plate.Ingredients | Picadillo Con Papas Caldoso6 tomatoes¾ cup water¼ onion, halved1 clove garlic3 tablespoons vegetable oil½ onion, chopped1 serrano pepper1 clove garlic, minced1 tomato, chopped2 pounds lean ground beef1 (7.75 ounce) can Mexican-style hot tomato sauce (such as El Pato®)3 potatoes, peeled and cubed3 medium carrots, peeled and cubed1 jalapeno pepper, sliced2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules½ tablespoon ground cumin1 bay leafsalt and ground black pepper to tasteDirectionsBring 6 whole tomatoes to a boil in a small pot. Transfer to a blender. Add 3/4 cup water, onion halves, and whole garlic clove. Blend until smooth.Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and serrano pepper. Cook until onion is transparent. Add minced garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add chopped tomato and cook for 1 minute more. Add ground beef; cook until browned, about 8 minutes.Pour canned tomato sauce into the beef mixture. Cook for 2 minutes. Mix in potatoes and carrots. Cook for 2 minutes; add the blended tomatoes, jalapeno, chicken bouillon, cumin, and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well, reduce heat, and simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.Info | Picadillo Con Papas Caldosoprep: 20 mins cook: 45 mins additional: 5 mins total: 1 hr 10 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings
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