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Picadillo con papas on a plate with rice and beans.

Picadillo con Papas

Picadillo con papas is a comforting Mexican ground beef and potato dish simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce. It’s simple to make, hearty, and perfect served with warm tortillas or rice.

Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 411 kcal
Author carissa

Ingredients

  • 4 roma tomatoes
  • 1 jalapeno
  • 1/4 white onion
  • 3 garlic cloves peeled
  • 1 tsp Mexican oregano
  • 2 tsp chicken bouillon
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 3 gold potatoes peeled and chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro chopped

Instructions

  1. Add the tomatoes, jalapeño, onion, garlic cloves, oregano, bouillon, cumin and water to a blender. Blend until the sauce is completely smooth and set it aside.

  2. Heat a pot over medium heat and add the ground beef. Cook it while breaking it up with a spatula until it’s fully browned. Season the beef with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

  3. Once the beef is seasoned, add the chopped potatoes and bay leaves. Pour in the blended tomato sauce and stir everything together so the meat and potatoes are evenly coated.

  4. Bring the picadillo to a gentle simmer, cover the pot, and let it cook for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

  5. When the potatoes are cooked through, stir in the chopped cilantro. Remove the bay leaves before serving.