Description
This Mexican Picadillo blends tender ground beef, creamy potatoes, and simmered tomatoes into a one-pan meal full of comfort and rich flavor. It’s perfect with tortillas, rice, or stuffed into a sandwich—weeknight friendly and even better the next day.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced small
1 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup water or beef broth (as needed)
1 tablespoon oil (only if needed)
Fresh chopped cilantro, for garnish
Corn tortillas or cooked white rice, for serving
Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until well browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain most of the fat, leaving about a tablespoon in the pan.
2. Stir in the chopped onion and garlic. Cook for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Add the diced potatoes and cook for another 3–4 minutes, letting them soak up the flavor.
4. Sprinkle in cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to coat everything evenly.
5. Add the diced tomatoes and a splash of water or broth. Reduce heat to low, cover loosely, and simmer for 25 minutes. Stir occasionally.
6. Uncover and continue simmering until most of the liquid reduces and the potatoes are fork-tender. Add more water if needed.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
8. Serve hot with warm tortillas or rice. Garnish with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime.
Notes
Use Yukon Gold potatoes for a creamy texture and shape-holding bite.
Let the beef brown well before adding anything—that’s your flavor base.
Don’t rush the simmer; slow cooking helps everything meld beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: picadillo, ground beef, one-pan, skillet meal