This picadillo Mexicano is a meat and potatoes dish featuring ground beef, potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, vegetables, and fantastic seasoning. Picadillo is perfect for tacos, burritos, empanadas, chiles rellenos and so much more. Or serve it with some eggs for breakfast, as it's a spicier relative to the well-known breakfast hash.
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Instructions
In a large non-stick skillet or frying pan, heat the lard or cooking oil over medium high heat until the fat or oil begins to shimmer. Add the onion and jalapeno, saute until the onion becomes translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and red bell pepper and saute for 1 minute more.
Move the sauteed vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the ground beef. Break the beef into several large chunks, then let it cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes.
Break the browning ground beef into smaller pieces and combine with the sauteed onion, jalapeno, garlic, and red bell pepper. Spread evenly in the skillet or frying pan and allow to continue cooking undisturbed for an additional 5-6 minutes, or until the ground beef is well browned.
Add the remaining ingredients (except for the potatoes, which are optional). Stir to combine thoroughly, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes, if adding the potatoes, or 10 minutes if not opting for the potatoes.
If you are opting to add the potatoes (which I do recommend): Prior to starting the hamburger, skillet fry the diced or cubed potatoes in about 3 tablespoons of lard or cooking oil. Cook until crispy on the outside and fork tender. Remove from the skillet and transfer to a paper towel lined plate to soak up excess fat. Then continue with step 1 of the instructions.At step 4 of the instructions, fold the cooked potatoes into the skillet of ground beef and vegetables after adding the remaining peas and carrots, corn, and seasoning. Then continue to cook for an additional 5-10 minutes simmering over medium heat.
Add seasoning to taste after simmering, remove from heat and serve immediately.