Description
Picadillo Con Papa is a flavorful Mexican dish featuring tender ground beef and crispy diced potatoes simmered in a rich tomato and chile sauce. It’s a comforting and hearty meal that’s perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium Russet potato or 2 white potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 pound ground chuck
- 1 teaspoon salt (more to taste)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 small white onion, diced
- 2 large Roma tomatoes, roughly chopped
- 1 to 2 serrano chiles, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup water
- Pinch of salt and Mexican oregano
- 1/8 to 1/4 cup olive oil (for cooking the potatoes)
Instructions
- Cook the Potatoes:
- Preheat 1/8 to 1/4 cup of olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat.
- Add the diced potatoes and cook until browned and crispy on most spots.
- Cover the pan to create steam, which helps the potatoes cook faster from the inside.
- Transfer the cooked potatoes to a plate lined with paper towels to drain and set aside.
- Cook the Beef:
- In the same skillet, add the ground beef and heat to medium-high.
- Season the beef with 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
- Cook for 8 to 10 minutes until nicely browned.
- Add Aromatics:
- Add the minced garlic and diced onion to the beef and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
- Prepare the Tomato Mixture:
- In a blender, combine the roughly chopped tomatoes, serrano chiles, 1/4 cup water, a pinch of salt, and Mexican oregano.
- Blend until smooth.
- Combine and Simmer:
- Pour the blended tomato mixture into the skillet with the beef.
- Bring to a boil and taste for salt, adjusting as needed.
- Fold in the cooked potatoes and stir until well combined.
- Continue cooking at a low simmer until the sauce thickens and reduces, about 7-10 minutes.
- Serve:
- Remove from heat and serve warm. Enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust the spiciness by varying the amount of serrano chiles.
- Use Russet or white potatoes for the best texture.
- Canned tomatoes can be substituted for fresh if necessary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg