Description
A hearty, one-skillet Picadillo made with seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, tomatoes, and warm spices. Comforting, flavorful, and perfect for simple family meals.
Ingredients
2 lbs lean ground beef
1 large green bell pepper, deseeded and diced
1 large onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14-oz) can petite diced tomatoes
1 (4-oz) can green chilies
1 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp chili powder
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
3 beef bouillon cubes
2 cups water
2 large Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add diced onion and bell pepper; cook until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes and green chilies; stir to combine.
- Mix in oregano, chili powder, cumin, and salt, coating the meat and vegetables evenly.
- Add bouillon cubes and pour in the water, stirring until dissolved.
- Stir in apple cider vinegar and add the cubed potatoes, coating them in the sauce.
- Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until potatoes are tender and sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.
- Adjust seasoning and serve warm.
Notes
Add extra potatoes for a heartier dish.
Use smoked paprika for deeper flavor.
Increase chili powder or add fresh chilies for more heat.
Serve with rice or warm tortillas.
Add a splash of water when reheating if the sauce thickens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
- Calories: Approx. 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
