Easy Picadillo Recipe | Budget Friendly Meal

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often more affordable.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini is lower in calories, and cabbage is often cheaper.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes are more nutritious, while yams can be less expensive.

Blend together 2 roma tomatoes, 3 garlic cloves, 1 Tbsp cumin, 1 Tbsp oregano, 1 Tbsp chicken bouillon, 1 Tbsp tomato bouillon, and 1 (8oz.) can tomato sauce with 2 cups water to create a sauce.

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.

Sauté 1/2 diced onion until translucent.

Add 1-2 lbs ground beef and cook until browned.

Stir in cubed potatoes and blended sauce.

Season with salt and pepper to taste, and add 1 jalapeno if desired.

Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender and flavors meld.

Cooking Techniques

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