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Mexican Picadillo – A Hearty, Spiced Ground Beef Classic

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A classic Mexican ground beef dish simmered with potatoes, carrots, and warm spices in a tomato-based sauce — comforting, hearty, and perfect with rice or tortillas.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20)

  • 2 medium potatoes, diced

  • 1 large carrot, diced

  • 3–4 Roma tomatoes (or 1 cup tomato sauce)

  • ½ onion

  • 2 garlic cloves

  • 1 tsp ground cumin

  • 1 bay leaf

  • ½ cup broth or water

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • 1 tbsp oil

  • Optional: ½ cup peas

Instructions

  • Blend tomatoes, onion, garlic, and broth until smooth.

  • In a skillet, brown ground beef with salt, pepper, and cumin. Drain excess fat.

  • Add potatoes and carrots. Sauté for 4–5 minutes.

  • Pour in tomato mixture and add bay leaf. Simmer covered for 15–20 minutes until tender.

  • Stir in peas if using. Simmer 2 more minutes. Adjust seasoning.

  • Serve hot with rice or tortillas.

Notes

  • Add chipotle for spice or olives/raisins for variation.

  • Store up to 4 days in fridge or freeze for 3 months.

  • Great for tacos, empanadas, or meal prep.

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