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Authentic Mexican Picadillo

A traditional Mexican dish made with ground beef, vegetables, and spices, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat
  • 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
Vegetables
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 medium bell pepper diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium carrot diced
  • 1 medium potato diced
Spices and Seasonings
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth
Others
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for cooking
  • 1/4 cup raisins optional
  • 1/4 cup green olives sliced, optional

Method
 

Cooking the Picadillo
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add diced onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until softened.
  3. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
  4. Stir in diced carrot and potato, cooking for about 5 minutes.
  5. Add cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper; mix well.
  6. Pour in tomato sauce and beef broth; bring to a simmer.
  7. Reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. If using, stir in raisins and olives before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve with rice or tortillas for a complete meal.

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