Mexican Picadillo

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Prep Time:
20 mins

Cook Time:
20 mins

Total Time:
40 mins

Servings:
4

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Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 pound ground beef

  • 1 onion, diced, divided

  • 4 Roma tomatoes, halved

  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled

  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, or more to taste

  • 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules, such as Knorr®

  • 1/2 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1/2 cup water, from boiled tomatoes

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

  • 1 1/2 cups cubed russet potatoes

Directions

  • Gather the ingredients.

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  • Combine ground beef and 1/2 of diced onion in a skillet and cook over medium heat, breaking up beef with a spatula, until onion is translucent and beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Drain excess liquid.

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  • Meanwhile, place tomatoes, remaining 1/2 onion, garlic, and jalapeno in a pot with enough water to cover ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook until tomatoes have burst and onion and jalapeno have softened, about 5 minutes. 

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  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer tomatoes, onion, garlic, and jalapeno to the jar of a blender. Add 1/2 cooking water from tomatoes, chicken granules, oregano, and cumin, and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

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  • Add diced potatoes to ground beef mixture and cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes. Add tomato mixture, season with salt and pepper, and cook until potatoes are fork tender, 3 to 5 minutes more.

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    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    421
    Calories

    20g
    Fat

    25g
    Carbs

    34g
    Protein

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    Nutrition Facts

    Servings Per Recipe
    4

    Calories
    421

    % Daily Value *

    Total Fat
    20g

    26%

    Saturated Fat
    8g

    38%

    Cholesterol
    101mg

    34%

    Sodium
    314mg

    14%

    Total Carbohydrate
    25g

    9%

    Dietary Fiber
    3g

    12%

    Total Sugars
    4g

    Protein
    34g

    68%

    Vitamin C
    22mg

    24%

    Calcium
    72mg

    6%

    Iron
    5mg

    25%

    Potassium
    1117mg

    24%

    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

    ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

    (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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