Mexican Picadillo

Mexican Picadillo

from houseofyumm.com

Mexican Picadillo. This quick and easy dinner recipe comes together with minimal ingredients. Ground beef and potatoes are simmered in a tomato sauce. Serve this dish up with some rice and fresh flour tortillas for a complete meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • ½ cup onion (diced)
  • 1 green bell pepper (diced)
  • 2 cups potato (peeled and diced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce*
  • 1½ cup beef broth
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 bay leaf

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add ground beef. Cook over medium heat while breaking up the meat. Cook until mostly browned, drain grease and return to heat.

  2. 2

    Add in diced onion, green bell pepper and potatoes. Continue to cook over medium heat until onion and peppers are softened. Add garlic and cook an additional 30 seconds.

  3. 3

    Pour in tomato sauce and beef broth. Add in seasonings: salt, pepper, cumin, and coriander. Stir to combine. Add bay leaf.

  4. 4

    Bring mixture to a simmer, cover and let cook for 10 minutes.

  5. 5

    Remove lid, stir, and continue cooking with the lid off for an additional 10 minutes or until potatoes are softened and most of the liquid is gone.

  6. 6

    Serve warm with flour tortillas and rice.