Tonight, snuggle into Mom’s Picadillo Con Papa! A family recipe that combines ground beef and potatoes in a symphony of flavour.
Ingredients:
– 2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
– 1 onion, finely chopped
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 bell pepper, diced
– 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
– 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
– 1/4 cup green olives, sliced
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 teaspoon cumin
– 1 teaspoon oregano
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1/2 cup beef broth or water
– Fresh cilantro for garnish
Directions:
1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic, sautéing until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
2. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned.
3. Stir in the diced bell pepper, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes.
4. Add the potatoes, diced tomatoes, beef broth, raisins, and olives. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
5. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
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Mom’s Picadillo Con Papa
Ingredients
- – 1 lb ground beef
- – 2 large potatoes peeled and cubed
- – 1 onion finely chopped
- – 2 cloves garlic minced
- – 1 bell pepper diced
- – 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes, drained
- – 1/4 cup raisins optional
- – 1/4 cup green olives sliced
- – 2 tablespoons olive oil
- – 1 teaspoon cumin
- – 1 teaspoon oregano
- – Salt and pepper to taste
- – 1/2 cup beef broth or water
- – Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic, sautéing until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned.
- Stir in the diced bell pepper, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add the potatoes, diced tomatoes, beef broth, raisins, and olives. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
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