How To Make Mexican Picadillo con Papas. Easy Recipe!

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has health benefits, while vegetable oil is usually cheaper.

Cut the chilies in half, remove the seeds and veins, and then slice or chop them.

Boil the tomatoes for about 5 minutes to soften the skin, making it easier to peel.

Peel the tomatoes, then blend them with garlic, cumin, and pepper.

Add a cup of water and blend until smooth, then set aside.

Heat oil in a sauté pan over medium heat.

Add onions and chilies, cooking for 5 minutes until the onions are clear and the chilies soften.

Add the ground meat, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook for 5 minutes until it changes color.

Pour in the tomato sauce and stir.

Add enough water or beef stock to cover the meat, bring it to a boil, cover, and let it simmer for 10 minutes.

Add the potatoes, stir, cover again, and cook for about 10-12 minutes until the potatoes are tender.

Uncover, adjust the seasoning if needed, and let the sauce thicken to your liking.

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