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Mexican Picadillo

A comforting one-pan dish made with ground beef, potatoes, and spices that's perfect for family dinners and easy cleanup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef Lean beef works best
  • 2 medium potatoes, diced You can use any type of potatoes
  • 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce Any brand will do
  • 1 onion, chopped White or yellow onion preferred
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Feel free to add more if you love garlic!
Spices
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder Adjust to your heat preference
  • Salt and pepper to taste Season to your liking
For Serving
  • Rice Use your favorite type
  • Fresh flour tortillas Optionally warm them before serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Don’t forget to drain excess fat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until softened.
  3. Stir in the diced potatoes, tomato sauce, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
  5. Serve hot with rice and fresh flour tortillas.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.