Meats

Easy Picadillo

Ingredients

  • 1 lb extra lean ground beef
  • 2 medium potatoes, diced into small cubes
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped

Seasonings (all to taste)

  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Cumin
  • Garlic powder
  • Oregano
  • Chicken bouillon

Directions

  • Dice the potatoes into small cubes and place them in a bowl of cold water while you prep the remaining ingredients. This helps remove excess starch.
  • Dice the carrots and onion, and mince the garlic.
  • Heat a large pan over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.
  • Add the onions and a pinch of salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes until softened, then add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
  • Add the ground beef and season with salt, pepper, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, and chicken bouillon to your taste.
  • Cover and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the beef is browned.
  • Add the diced potatoes, carrots, tomato sauce, and 1 cup of water. Stir everything together.
  • Cover and reduce the heat to medium-low. Let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally and checking that the potatoes and carrots become tender.
  • Once the vegetables are cooked through, stir in freshly chopped cilantro and let it cook for another 1-2 minutes.
  • Serve warm with white rice and enjoy!

Toddler-friendly family dinner from @cinthiajgalvez — mild, soft, and made for her 12-month-old to eat alongside the grown-ups. No heat at all; serve over white rice.