Beef Picadillo Recipe

Picadillo de Res is a traditional Mexican dish made with ground beef, potatoes, carrots, peas, tomato and spices. Perfect as a filling for tacos, tostadas or to enjoy with rice.

📝 Ingredients (for 4 people)

• Minced beef – 500 g

• Medium potatoes – 2 (peeled and diced) 🥔

• Carrot – 1 (diced) 🥕

• Peas – ½ cup (fresh or frozen)

• White onion – 1 (chopped) 🧅

• Garlic – 2 cloves (chopped) 🧄

• Ripe tomatoes – 2 large (or 200 g of puree) 🍅

• Chipotle Pepper – 1 (optional) 🌶️

• Vegetable oil – 2 tablespoons

• Bay leaf – 1

• Salt and pepper – to taste 🧂

• Fresh coriander – for garnish (optional) 🌿

👉 To accompany:

• Warm corn tortillas 🌮

• White rice 🍚

• Crispy Tostadas

👨🍳 Preparation

1️⃣ Sauté the base: In a large skillet, heat the oil and sauté the onion until translucent. Add the garlic and chopped chili pepper, and cook for 1 minute.

2️⃣ Add the meat: Add the ground meat and cook over medium-high heat until well browned, breaking it up with a spoon.

3️⃣ Combine vegetables and sauce: Add chopped tomatoes (or puree), potatoes, carrots and peas. Mix well. Season with salt, pepper and bay leaf.

4️⃣ Slow cooker: Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and the mixture is well combined.

5️⃣ Serve: Serve the picadillo warm with rice, tortillas or tostadas. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired. 🌿