Ingredients
– 1 lb ground beef (80% or 85% lean recommended)
– 1/4 white onion, diced
– 1-2 garlic cloves, diced
– 1 Roma tomato, diced
– 4-6 roasted, peeled, and diced Anaheim, Hatch, or Pueblo green chiles
– 2 small russet potatoes or 1 medium russet potato, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
– 1 cup chicken or beef broth
– 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
– 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
– 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
1-In a medium pan over medium-high heat, brown 1 lb of ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks until almost fully cooked.
2-Add 1/4 diced white onion and 1-2 diced garlic cloves, and cook until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
3-Stir in 1 diced Roma tomato, 4-6 roasted, peeled, and diced green chiles, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin, then cook for another minute.
4-Add 2 small diced russet potatoes (or 1 medium diced russet potato) and 1 cup chicken or beef broth, mix well, and bring to a simmer.
5-Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 8-10 minutes.
6-Once most of the liquid is absorbed, test the potatoes for tenderness with a fork; if needed, cook for 1-2 minutes more.
7-Adjust salt and pepper to taste, then serve.
Last Step:
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๐ฅฉ Use ground beef with 80-85% lean content to keep the picadillo moist.
๐ถ๏ธ Adjust heat by controlling the amount and seed content of green chiles; use jalapeรฑo or serrano for spicier versions.
๐ฎ Serve with tortillas, rice, beans, or use as a filling for burritos, nachos, or tostadas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautรฉing, Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Dairy-Free, Paleo, Whole30
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 244
- Sugar: 2.8 g
- Sodium: 324 mg
- Fat: 10.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 24.8 g
- Fiber: 3.3 g
- Protein: 19.9 g
- Cholesterol: 54 mg
