The BEST Picadillo Chile Colorado Recipe, GROUND BEEF & Potato Mexican dinner recipe

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

dried chiles

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Canned tomatoes can provide a similar flavor base.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat option, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

Add 1 to 2 pounds of ground beef to a big bowl.

Add 1 teaspoon of ground cumin and desired amount of black pepper to the bowl.

Add half a chopped onion to the mixture.

Drizzle about half a tablespoon of olive oil and combine all ingredients.

Soak 9 chili wajos in hot water until softened, or use boiling method.

Blend the softened chiles with a little of the soaking water, adding 2 roasted tomatoes and 2 roasted garlics.

Place burner on medium heat and drizzle a little oil in the pan.

Add the ground beef to the pan and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, breaking it down with hands.

Add pre-cooked potatoes to the beef.

Pour in the blended chili sauce and add 1 and a half cups of water to shake off excess chili.

Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of chicken bouillon and 1 tablespoon of Mexican oregano, combining all ingredients.

Cook until the sauce thickens, about 13 to 15 minutes.

Warm up flour tortillas and prepare to serve with your favorite beans and Mexican rice.

Cooking Techniques

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