Mom’s Picadillo Con Papa. Ground Beef with Potatoes
Savor the deliciousness of Mom’s Picadillo Con Papa Ground Beef with Potatoes! This culinary masterpiece has become a family favorite, and we’re excited to share the joy it brings to our dinner table. Join us on a flavorful journey through the ingredients and step-by-step instructions to recreate this mouthwatering dish.
Ingredients:
Enjoy the harmonious combination of flavors with carefully selected ingredients:
| INGREDIENT | QUANTITY |
|---|---|
| Russet potato | 1 medium or 2 white potatoes, peeled and diced |
| Ground chuck | 1 pound |
| Salt | 1 teaspoon, more to taste |
| Garlic powder | 1 teaspoon |
| Cumin | 1 teaspoon |
| Pepper | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Garlic | 1 clove, minced |
| White onion | 1 small, diced |
| Roma tomatoes | 2 large, roughly chopped |
| Serrano chiles | 1 to 2, roughly chopped |
| Water | 1/4 cup |
| Mexican oregano | Pinch of salt and oregano |
Instructions:
Follow these simple steps to recreate the magic in your kitchen:
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- Prepping the Potatoes
- Preheat 1/8 to 1/4 cup of olive oil in a nonstick pan to medium heat.
- Add diced potatoes and cook until browned and crispy. Cover for faster cooking and drain on paper towels.
- Cooking the Ground Beef
- In the same skillet, heat to medium/high.
- Season beef with salt, garlic powder, cumin, and pepper. Cook until nicely browned.
- Prepping the Potatoes
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- Adding Aromatics
- Add garlic and onion, continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Creating the Tomato Blend
- In a blender, combine tomatoes, serranos, water, salt, and oregano. Blend until smooth.
- Combining Flavors
- Pour the tomato mixture into the picadillo. Let it come to a boil and taste for salt.
- Fold in the potatoes and simmer until the sauce thickens, about 7-10 minutes.
- Final Touch
- Taste for seasonings and remove from heat.
- Adding Aromatics
- Enjoy!
- Dive into the delightful Mom’s Picadillo Con Papa. Ground Beef with Potatoes with your loved ones.
