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Picadillo (Beef with Potatoes and Tomatoes)

The Mexican dish picadillo is a popular filling for tacos.

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Ingredients

Makes
6
  • 1–1½ lbs (450–625 g) ground beef
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves of garlic, chopped
  • 29 oz beef broth
  • 1 large green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and chopped
  • 3 large russet potato, cubed bite-sized
  • 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes in juice
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Black pepper, cumin, oregano and garlic powder to taste (about 2-2½ tablespoons total)

Ingredients for 6 servings (2.8 kg) · the original recipe

Method

  1. 1

    In a large, heavy pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Dump onions, garlic, bell pepper and seasonings into heated oil.

    Stovetop
  2. 2

    When the bell pepper starts to discolor, add the ground beef, stirring to break up large pieces. Brown evenly, cooking for about 7 minutes.

  3. 3

    As meat is browning, add potato, beef broth and diced tomatoes.

  4. 4

    Simmer until picadillo thickens, stirring occasionally.

    Stovetop
  5. 5

    Serve hot with Spanish (Mexican) rice and tortilla.

Recipe from Wikibooks Cookbook, written by Wikibooks contributors. Used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; the ingredient list and method on this page are taken from that page and edited (its notes, tips and variations are not reproduced), and are available under the same licence. The macros, equipment tags and scaling are Ma Kitchen’s own and are not the source’s figures. Ma Kitchen is not affiliated with or endorsed by Wikibooks Cookbook. Copied on 2026-11-12.

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