picadillo taco

Name: Picadillo Taco
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1/2 pound(s) lean ground beef; 1/4 cup(s) diced onion; 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 1 - bay leaf; 1/2 cup(s) Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies; 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin; 1 cup(s) raw diced potato; 1 teaspoon(s) minced garlic; - salt and pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup(s) beef stock

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Deborah Garza

San Antonio, TX

Updated on Jul 23, 2021

Growing up in Texas where cattle is raised, ground beef is the most affordable cut of meat. My family learned many different ways to stretch out our meal. This recipe is a wonderful blend of ground beef, onions, and potatoes.

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Blue Ribbon Recipe

We never had a taco like these Picadillo ones before and they're fantastic. In doing research, we learned there are different versions of Picadillo, and this version made with ground beef, tomatoes, and potatoes is similar to a northern Mexican one. Seasonings include cumin, coriander, garlic, and a bay leaf which add a lot of flavor to the ground beef. This is a very economical meal and a great twist for taco night. We served ours with cheese and a little taco sauce. It was delicious.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 15 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1/2 pound lean ground beef
1/4 cup diced onion
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 - bay leaf
1/2 cup Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies
1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
1 cup raw diced potato
1 teaspoon minced garlic
- salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup beef stock

How To Make picadillo taco

Step 1

In a medium heated skillet add olive oil, onions, and garlic. Saute until slightly translucent. Add ground meat. Cook until ground meat is done.

Step 2

Add beef stock, Rotel, and potatoes. Turn heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
Step 3

Add coriander, cumin, garlic powder, and bay leaf. Cook for 10 mins or when the potatoes are completely tender, not mushy. Remove bay leaf.
Step 4

Warm up tortilla, add filling, and serve.
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