Picadillo con Papas Recipe
Learn how to make authentic Mexican Picadillo con Papas with this easy and flavorful ground beef recipe. Made with fresh tomatoes and potatoes —perfect for tacos, rice, or chiles rellenos! as made in Mexico city.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 4 fresh tomatoes
- 1/4 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 chipotle peper
- 1 ancho chile
- 1 1/2 cups diced potatoes
- 1/2 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 1/2 cups precooked carrots and peas mix
Instructions
- Heat a griddle over medium heat and toast the chile ancho on both sides (about 30 seconds per side) as well as the garlic cloves. Be careful not to burn it!Remove the stem and seeds.
- In a blender, combine the toasted chile ancho, garlic, fresh tomatoes, onion, chipotle pepper, salt, cumin, and oregano.Blend until smooth to create a rich and flavorful tomato sauce.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned and the juices release.
- Pour the blended tomato sauce over the beef. Add the diced potatoes, cover with a lid, and let simmer for 8 minutes until the potatoes are soft.
- Stir in the carrots and peas, and let everything simmer for another 5 minutes. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
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Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Picadillo con Papas Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
591
% Daily Value*
Fat
39
g
60
%
Saturated Fat
14
g
88
%
Trans Fat
2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
17
g
Cholesterol
129
mg
43
%
Sodium
403
mg
18
%
Potassium
1229
mg
35
%
Carbohydrates
26
g
9
%
Fiber
6
g
25
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
36
g
72
%
Vitamin A
6704
IU
134
%
Vitamin C
37
mg
45
%
Calcium
77
mg
8
%
Iron
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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