Description
Get ready to fall in love with the cozy, down-to-earth flavors of this Mexican Picadillo. Packed with juicy ground beef, tender potatoes, tomatoes, and warming spices, this easy dinner recipe is a budget-friendly crowd-pleaser. It’s the perfect solution for busy weeknights, lazy weekends, or anytime you need a comforting one-pan meal. Great for meal prep, tacos, or serving over rice, this quick recipe is a delicious staple in your list of easy dinner ideas, family meals, and hearty food ideas.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon oil
1 pound ground beef
2 medium russet potatoes, diced
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes.
2. Stir in minced garlic and cook another 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess fat if needed.
4. Sprinkle in cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
5. Add diced potatoes and mix thoroughly with the beef.
6. Pour in diced tomatoes (with juice) and tomato sauce. Add the bay leaf.
7. Stir everything together, cover the skillet, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
8. Remove bay leaf, garnish with chopped cilantro if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
For a saucier result, add a splash of broth or more tomato sauce while simmering.
You can substitute beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: easy dinner, one-pan meals, Mexican ground beef, picadillo, quick recipes