QUICK and EASY Picadillo Rojo Recipe (Mexican Ground Beef Stew)

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 usually more affordable.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients, while yams can be less costly.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: dried figs

Dried cranberries add a tart flavor, while dried figs can be less expensive.

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

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced tomatoes, serrano pepper, and chiles de árbol; cook for another 2-3 minutes.

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

Mix in the water and chicken bouillon; stir well to combine.

Add diced potatoes, frozen peas, and frozen carrots; cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Sprinkle in marjoram, comino, salt, and pepper; mix thoroughly.

Add bay leaf; bring to a simmer.

Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.

Remove bay leaf before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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