Description
Craving something savory, easy, and totally satisfying? This Mexican Picadillo delivers! A cozy skillet meal loaded with ground beef, potatoes, and tomatoes, all seasoned with traditional spices that make every bite unforgettable. It’s a perfect choice for a quick dinner, family-style meal prep, or even taco filling. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner ideas, food ideas for meal prep, or a warm and hearty easy recipe, this picadillo will check all the boxes. It’s a weeknight winner that’s delicious every single time.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
0.5 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground beef
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 cup canned diced tomatoes
0.5 cup tomato sauce
0.5 cup chopped bell pepper (optional)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
0.5 cup water or beef broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until soft.
2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
3. Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
4. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, bell pepper, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
5. Mix in the diced potatoes and pour in water or broth. Stir to combine.
6. Cover the skillet and simmer on low for 15–20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
8. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
Dice the potatoes evenly so they cook at the same rate.
You can make it spicier by adding a diced jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: easy dinner, ground beef recipe, Mexican dish, one-pan meal, skillet dinner