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Picadillo con Papas

Cultural Context

Picadillo con Papas is a traditional Mexican dish that showcases the use of ground meat and potatoes, reflecting the country's resourceful cooking methods. It is often prepared in households as a comforting meal, combining flavors from various vegetables and spices. This dish is versatile and can be adapted with different ingredients based on availability, making it a staple in many Mexican kitchens.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup diced onion
1 large minced garlic clove
1 diced roma tomato
1 diced jalapeño
3 medium potatoes chopped
7 oz can of Heno bottle sauce
cumin
garlic salt
water

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Turkey is lower in fat; pork is often less expensive.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes are more nutritious; yams can be cheaper.

1

Set heat to medium high.

2

Add and break up 1 pound of ground beef.

3

Season beef with onion powder, black pepper, and garlic salt.

4

Mix well after seasoning.

5

Add 1/4 cup of diced onion and 1 large minced garlic clove; cook for a couple of minutes.

6

Add 1 diced roma tomato and 1 diced jalapeño; combine with meat and cook for about 8 minutes or until no longer pink.

7

Add 3 medium chopped potatoes and spread them out.

8

Pour in 1 can (7 oz) of Heno bottle sauce (or regular tomato sauce mixed with water).

9

Sprinkle in cumin and extra garlic salt; mix well.

10

Cover with lid, lower heat, and let simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.

Cooking Techniques

sautéedstewed

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

PicadilloGround Beef Hash
Local Name: Picadillo con Papas

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