EASY Mexican Picadillo | Mexican Party Food Ideas

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

green olives

🥗Healthier: capers

💰Cheaper: black olives

Capers provide a similar briny flavor, while black olives are more affordable.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: dried apricots

Dried cranberries add a tartness, while dried apricots are often less expensive.

potato

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients, while yams can be a cost-effective substitute.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add ground beef; cook until browned, breaking it apart, about 5-7 minutes.

Mix in diced tomato, potato, and carrot; stir well to combine.

Sprinkle in cumin, oregano, and bay leaf; season with salt and black pepper.

Pour in lime juice; stir to incorporate all ingredients.

Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer for 20-25 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Stir in green olives and raisins; cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Remove bay leaf before serving; adjust seasoning if necessary.

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