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A comforting one-pan meal featuring savory ground beef and tender potatoes simmered in a flavorful tomato and chili sauce. This classic Mexican-American dish is perfect for weeknight dinners and serves beautifully with rice or warm tortillas.
For 4 servings
Sauté Aromatics
Brown the Ground Beef
Simmer the Picadillo
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A comforting one-pan meal featuring savory ground beef and tender potatoes simmered in a flavorful tomato and chili sauce. This classic Mexican-American dish is perfect for weeknight dinners and serves beautifully with rice or warm tortillas.
This mexican_american recipe takes 45 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 486.5 calories per serving with 34.52g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Finish and Serve
For a more traditional Cuban or Filipino style, add 1/4 cup of raisins and 1/4 cup of chopped green olives along with the potatoes.
For extra heat, leave the seeds in the jalapeño or add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper along with the other spices.
Substitute the ground beef with 1 pound of plant-based ground 'meat' or cooked lentils. Use vegetable broth instead of beef broth.
Feel free to add other vegetables like diced bell peppers (added with the onions) or corn (added with the peas).
The ground beef provides high-quality protein, which is essential for building and repairing tissues, supporting muscle mass, and maintaining overall body function.
This dish is packed with vegetables like tomatoes, carrots, and potatoes, which supply essential nutrients such as Vitamin C (for immunity), Vitamin A (for vision), and potassium (for heart health).
The complex carbohydrates from the potatoes provide a steady release of energy, helping to keep you full and energized for longer periods compared to simple sugars.
The combination of potatoes, carrots, onions, and peas contributes a good amount of dietary fiber, which aids in digestion, promotes gut health, and helps regulate blood sugar levels.
A typical 1.5 cup serving of this Picadillo with Potatoes contains approximately 450-550 calories, depending on the leanness of the ground beef and the size of the potatoes used.
Yes, it can be a healthy and balanced meal. It's rich in protein from the beef and packed with vitamins and fiber from the vegetables like potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, and peas. Using lean ground beef and low-sodium broth enhances its health benefits.
Absolutely! Picadillo is a great dish for meal prep. The flavors actually become richer and more developed the next day. Simply store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. You can reheat it in the microwave or on the stovetop over medium-low heat until warmed through. You may need to add a splash of water or broth to loosen it up.
Picadillo is very versatile. It's delicious served over white or brown rice, with warm corn or flour tortillas, as a filling for tacos or burritos, or simply on its own.
Yes, you can substitute the ground beef with ground turkey, ground chicken, or ground pork. Adjust cooking time as needed to ensure the meat is fully cooked.