Mexican Picadillo recipe | CHEAP GROUND BEEF Meals on a Quick BUDGET to make this week

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often more affordable.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini is lower in calories, and cabbage is often cheaper.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes are more nutritious, while yams can be less expensive.

Heat lard or oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Sauté chopped onion and garlic until translucent.

Add ground beef and cook until browned.

Stir in diced potato and season with black pepper, Mexican oregano, and bay leaf.

Add chicken broth or warm water with chicken bouillon and bring to a simmer.

Cover and cook until the potato is tender and flavors meld.

Cooking Techniques

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