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Picadillo with Corn

Cultural Context

Picadillo is a traditional dish in many Latin American countries, with regional variations. In Mexico, it often includes corn and is a comforting family meal. This dish highlights the use of fresh vegetables and spices, making it a staple in Mexican households. Today, picadillo is enjoyed in various forms across the globe, adapting to local tastes while maintaining its essence.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
5½ oz yellow onions, diced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 lb ground beef, or ground turkey
15 oz tomato sauce
14 oz whole kernel corn, (1 can), drained
salt and ground black pepper, to taste
1 egg, sunny-side up
2 oz plantains, fried
¼ tsp cilantro, chopped

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

1

Heat up oil in a skillet.

2

Add ground beef or turkey and sauté until caramelized.

3

Drain any excess fat and set it aside.

4

Using the same skillet, add your corn and onions. Sauté until translucent.

5

Add your cooked beef or turkey and tomato sauce. Simmer for roughly 15 minutes or until mixture is briefly reduced and flavors intensify.

6

Season with salt and pepper and adjust accordingly.

7

Serve with a sunny-side-up egg and fried plantains, then garnish with chopped cilantro!

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbrowningsimmering

Equipment Needed

skillet

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Mexican PicadilloPicadillo con Elote
Local Name: Picadillo con elote

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