Mexican Picadillo 

A comforting Mexican dish combining ground beef, potatoes, and a blend of spices in a rich tomato-based sauce. Versatile and hearty, it's perfect served over rice, in tortillas, or as a filling for stuffed peppers.

Ingredients

For the Base:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 medium yellow potatoes, diced

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 2 jalapeño peppers, chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 pound ground beef

For the Sauce:

• 2 medium tomatoes, diced

• 1 cup beef broth

Seasonings:

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano

• ½ teaspoon ground cumin

• Salt and black pepper to taste

For Serving:

• Cooked white rice or tortillas

• Fresh lime wedges

• Chopped cilantro

Directions

1. Prepare the Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced potatoes, chopped onion, and chopped jalapeños. Cook for 5 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally.

2. Cook the Meat: Add minced garlic and ground beef to the skillet. Break up the meat with a wooden spoon and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.

3. Add Sauce and Seasonings: Stir in diced tomatoes, beef broth, paprika, Mexican oregano, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.

4. Simmer to Finish: Cover partially and simmer for 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the sauce has thickened. Adjust seasonings to taste.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

• Calories: Approximately 361 kcal

• Carbohydrates: 8 g

• Protein: 22 g

• Fat: 27 g

• Saturated Fat: 9 g

• Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g

• Monounsaturated Fat: 13 g

• Trans Fat: 1 g

• Cholesterol: 81 mg

• Sodium: 172 mg

• Potassium: 662 mg

• Fiber: 3 g

• Sugar: 4 g

• Vitamin A: 1450 IU

• Vitamin C: 17 mg

• Calcium: 69 mg

• Iron: 4 mg