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Picadillo con Papas

Cultural Context

Picadillo con Papas is a traditional Mexican dish that showcases the use of ground meat and potatoes, reflecting the country's resourceful cooking methods. It is often prepared in households as a comforting meal, combining flavors from various vegetables and spices. This dish is versatile and can be adapted with different ingredients based on availability, making it a staple in many Mexican kitchens.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
3 pounds organic ground beef
1 onion
2 tomatoes
2 potatoes
jalapeno chilies
1 cup organic tomato sauce
olive oil

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.

1

Prepare all ingredients: chop 1 onion, 2 tomatoes, 2 potatoes, and jalapeno chilies.

2

Heat olive oil in a pan.

3

Add chopped onion, tomatoes, and jalapeno chilies to the pan.

4

Cook the mixture for 10 minutes until the chilies are soft.

5

Add 3 pounds of organic ground beef to the pan.

6

Cook the beef for about 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Cooking Techniques

sautéedstewed

Equipment Needed

pan

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

PicadilloGround Beef Hash
Local Name: Picadillo con Papas

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