Best Texas Picadillo Recipes

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Provided by bracinfan

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ground sirloin
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 large russet potatoes, diced
2 large tomatoes, diced
1 large jalapeno, diced (optional)

Steps:

Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil.
Add ground beef until browned. Add onions and garlic and spices. Cook 10 minutes, stirring often.
Place potatoes in skillet, cover reduce heat and cook for 40 minutes until potatoes are cooked.
Add tomatoes, simmer for 5 more minutes while still covered.
Remove and serve over tortillas with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.4, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 76, Sodium 659.4, Carbohydrate 39.6, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 5, Protein 26.7

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Provided by Raven Higheagle @ravenhigheagle

Categories Beef

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pinch(es) lean ground beef
2 clove(s) garlic, pressed
2 large onions, diced
2 cup(s) chopped fire roasted tomatoes with green chilies
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 teaspoon(s) comino (cumin)
1/2 teaspoon(s) pepper
1 tablespoon(s) cilantro, fresh, chopped

Steps:

Sauté beef, garlic, and onions in a large cast iron skillet, over medium heat, until meat is brown.
Drain excess fat. Mix in all the other ingredients and cook covered over medium low heat 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
This may be served with refried beans, or as a filling for tacos (2 corn tortillas) or burritos (flour tortillas). Warm tortillas first.