Picadillo Mexican Beef Potato Stew Recipes

PICADILLO (MEXICAN BEEF & POTATO STEW)

Steps:

• In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink.
• Season it with salt, pepper, and cumin.
• Add onions and garlic. Saute until onions are translucent.
• Add potatoes, tomato sauce, and just enough water to cover the potatoes.
• Give it a good stir and simmer, uncovered, on medium-low heat until potatoes are tender and liquid has reduced, approximately 30-45 minutes (depending on how reduced you want the liquid.)
• Serve warm (see below for serving suggestions).

PICADILLO RECIPE (MEXICAN PICADILLO)

Steps:

• Heat a skillet on medium-high heat. Add ground beef and break up into small crumbles.
• While beef is browning add salt, pepper, cumin and oregano and continue cooking until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in onion, garlic, tomato and potatoes.
• Add water and bring to a boil. Lower heat to a simmer, cover with lid and cook for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are soft and cooked through.
• Garnish with cilantro and serve with warmed tortillas or rice.

AUTHENTIC MEXICAN PICADILLO

Steps:

• Bring 6 whole tomatoes to a boil in a small pot. Transfer to a blender. Add 3/4 cup water, onion halves, and whole garlic clove. Blend until smooth.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and serrano pepper. Cook until onion is transparent. Add minced garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add chopped tomato and cook for 1 minute more. Add ground beef; cook until browned, about 8 minutes.
• Pour canned tomato sauce into the beef mixture. Cook for 2 minutes. Mix in potatoes and carrots. Cook for 2 minutes; add the blended tomatoes, jalapeno, chicken bouillon, cumin, and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well, reduce heat, and simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.