Mom's Picadillo Con Papa
Tonight, snuggle into Mom's Picadillo Con Papa! A family recipe that combines ground beef and potatoes in a symphony of flavour.
Yield: 4
Materials
- - 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.