Picadillo Recipe
Cuba's Picadillo is a great, party pleasing dip. But it also doubles as a perfect meal for two!
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.