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Picadillo Recipe

Christina Lane
Cuba's Picadillo is a great, party pleasing dip. But it also doubles as a perfect meal for two!
3 from 16 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Caribbean
Servings 2
Calories 571 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon Canola Oil
  • 1 small Onion diced
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1/2 pound Lean Ground Beef 80% lean
  • 8 ounces Tomato Sauce (1 can)
  • 1 medium Baking Potato very finely diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Powdered Beef Base
  • 1/2 teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 can Chipotle Pepper in Adobo canned, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Bay Leaf small
  • Fresh Cilantro about a handful, chopped
  • Tortilla Chips for serving

Instructions
 

  • Heat a 10” cast iron skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the canola oil, onion, garlic and ground beef.
  • Saute the mixture until the beef browns, about 5 minutes.
  • Drain off excess grease with a paper towel (if desired).
  • Add the tomato sauce, and then refill the can with water and add it to pan. Add the remaining ingredients except the cilantro.
  • Simmer for 25-35 minutes, or until the potatoes are cooked through. If the pan ever looks dry, add additional water.
  • Before serving, stir in the cilantro.
  • Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Calories: 571kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 23gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 872mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8g
Keyword Cooking for Couples, Dinners, Ground Beef, One Pot Meals, Potatoes
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