Picadillo Recipe - How to Make Picadillo with Guajillo and Chili Powder - Easy Mexican Recipes

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.

Start by cutting the potatoes into small squares for faster cooking.

Heat a little olive oil in a pan until hot.

Add the ground beef to the hot pan, breaking it apart as it cooks.

Season the beef with garlic salt to taste, a little ground cumin, ground black pepper, and guajillo powder for flavor.

If desired, add some adobo seasoning for extra spice.

Mix everything well until the meat is browned.

Once the meat is ready, add the diced potatoes to the pan and mix for about 1-2 minutes.

Add 2 cups of water to cover the potatoes and help them cook.

Add about 1 tablespoon of tomato seasoning to the dish and mix until the color changes slightly.

Let the mixture boil until the water evaporates and the potatoes are soft.

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