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Mexican Picadillo

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Servings: 6 Servings
Course: dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Small onion, diced
  • 2 Baking potatoes, diced
  • 2 Cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Large tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp Chile powder
  • 1/2 tsp Dried Mexican oregano
  • 1 Jalapeno, seeded and minced
  • 1-2 cups beef Broth

Method
 

  1. Add the oil to a skillet and heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
  2. Add the onions and cook until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for a little. Add the salt and pepper along with the cumin, Chile powder and oregano. Combine and cook a few minutes.
  3. Add the potatoes, tomatoes and beef stock. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook until potatoes are soft and most of the liquid has absorbed. Check for seasoning and adjust.
  4. Serve with rice and tortillas or use as a filling for tacos, burritos, etc.