Picadillo

 

Ingredients

• 1 pound of ground beef 
• 1/2 cup of diced onion 
• 1 diced green bell pepper 
• 2 cups of peeled diced potatoes 
• 8 ounces of tomato sauce 
• 1 tablespoon of minced garlic 
• 1 teaspoon of salt 
• 1 1/2 cups of beef broth 
• 1 bay leaf 
• 1 teaspoon of bijol seasoning 
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin 
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander 
• White rice 
• Flour tortillas 

Directions

1. In a large skillet over medium add 1 pound of ground beef and cook until mostly brown.
2. Once the beef is mostly brown, drain the grease from the skillet and return the skillet back to the heat.
3. Add in the minced garlic, diced green bell pepper, and diced onion to the skillet. 
4. Continue to cook until the onion and bell peppers are softened. 
5. Pour in the tomato sauce and beef broth to the skillet. 
6. Add the salt, cumin, bijol, coriander, chili powder, and bay leaf to the skillet. 
7. Bring mixture up to a simmer and cover the skillet and let it cook for 10 minutes. 
8. Remove the lid and continue to cook until the potatoes are softened and liquid is absorbed. 
9. Serve with white rice and flour tortillas. 

Source — House of Yumm
Prepared by Alexa Martinez
Louisiana Anthology
March 25, 2022