Mexican Picadillo

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 an onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped
  • 1 jalapeAo seeded and diced
  • 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 2 small or 1 large Yukon potato, chopped in small cubes
  • 4 medium tomatoes, diced
  • 1 Mexican zucchini, diced
  • 2 tablespoon of canola oil
  • 1/3 cup dry white rice
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon

Instructions

  1. 1. Oil cast iron pot evenly and cook ground beef, jalapenos and onions over medium-low heat until the beef is about half way cooked and only some pink remains. Stir frequently separating and crumbling beef with a large wooden or plastic cooking spoon.
  2. 2. Add garlic, chicken bouillon and potatoes and cook 2 more minutes until beef begins to crumble.
  3. 3. Add water and remaining ingredients and cook over low heat until beef is well browned and has crumbled, the tomatoes and onions have softened and rice has cooked. Serve with warm corn tortillas.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

894 kcal 45% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 25.5g 51% DV
Total Fat 53.4g 69% DV
Carbs 86.3g 31% DV
Fiber 8.7g 31% DV
Sugar 10.5g 21% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 6328.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 2343mg 50% DV
Cholesterol 21mg 7% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 115.5mcg 13% DV
Vitamin C 162.2mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 631.5mg 49% DV
Iron 30.6mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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