Picadillo con Carne Molida

Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Place 2 pounds of ground beef (80/20) in a hot pan.
  2. 2Place 2 pounds of ground beef (80/20) in a hot pan.
  3. 3Place 2 pounds of ground beef (80/20) in a hot pan.
  4. 4Break apart the meat.
  5. 5Break apart the meat.
  6. 6Break apart the meat.
  7. 7Season with 1 tablespoon of salt.
  8. 8Season with 1 tablespoon of salt.
  9. 9Season with 1 tablespoon of salt.
  10. 10Cook the meat through until no pink remains.
  11. 11Cook the meat through until no pink remains.
  12. 12Cook the meat through until no pink remains.
  13. 13Add half a diced white onion.
  14. 14Add half a diced white onion.
  15. 15Add half a diced white onion.
  16. 16Once the onion is translucent, add 2 diced Roma tomatoes.
  17. 17Once the onion is translucent, add 2 diced Roma tomatoes.
  18. 18Once the onion is translucent, add 2 diced Roma tomatoes.
  19. 19When the tomatoes start breaking apart, add 2 yellow potatoes, making sure they are diced to a similar size for even cooking.
  20. 20When the tomatoes start breaking apart, add 2 yellow potatoes, making sure they are diced to a similar size for even cooking.
  21. 21When the tomatoes start breaking apart, add 2 yellow potatoes, making sure they are diced to a similar size for even cooking.
  22. 22Stir occasionally, but don't stir too much to prevent the potatoes from turning into mush.
  23. 23Stir occasionally, but don't stir too much to prevent the potatoes from turning into mush.
  24. 24Stir occasionally, but don't stir too much to prevent the potatoes from turning into mush.
  25. 25While the meat continues to cook, get started on the sauce.
  26. 26While the meat continues to cook, get started on the sauce.
  27. 27While the meat continues to cook, get started on the sauce.
  28. 28In a blender, add 3 tomatoes, 1/4 of an onion, 1 to 2 serrano peppers (depending on preferred spiciness), 2 garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of ground cumin, a big pinch of peppercorns or ground pepper, and 2 cups of water.
  29. 29In a blender, add 3 tomatoes, 1/4 of an onion, 1 to 2 serrano peppers (depending on preferred spiciness), 2 garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of ground cumin, a big pinch of peppercorns or ground pepper, and 2 cups of water.
  30. 30In a blender, add 3 tomatoes, 1/4 of an onion, 1 to 2 serrano peppers (depending on preferred spiciness), 2 garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of ground cumin, a big pinch of peppercorns or ground pepper, and 2 cups of water.
  31. 31Blend until everything is super smooth.
  32. 32Blend until everything is super smooth.
  33. 33Blend until everything is super smooth.
  34. 34Pour the blended salsa into the pan with the meat and potatoes.
  35. 35Pour the blended salsa into the pan with the meat and potatoes.
  36. 36Pour the blended salsa into the pan with the meat and potatoes.
  37. 37Give it a good mix.
  38. 38Give it a good mix.
  39. 39Give it a good mix.
  40. 40Cover and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are nice and soft.
  41. 41Cover and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are nice and soft.
  42. 42Cover and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are nice and soft.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef (80/20)
  • 2 pounds ground beef (80/20)
  • 2 pounds ground beef (80/20)
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 0.5 half white onion
  • 0.5 half white onion
  • 0.5 half white onion
  • 2 diced Roma tomatoes
  • 2 diced Roma tomatoes
  • 2 diced Roma tomatoes
  • 2 yellow potatoes
  • 2 yellow potatoes
  • 2 yellow potatoes
  • 3 tomatoes
  • 3 tomatoes
  • 3 tomatoes
  • 0.25 fourth onion
  • 0.25 fourth onion
  • 0.25 fourth onion
  • 1 serrano peppers
  • 1 serrano peppers
  • 1 serrano peppers
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 big pinch peppercorns or ground pepper
  • 1 big pinch peppercorns or ground pepper
  • 1 big pinch peppercorns or ground pepper
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups water

Equipment

panblender

Tips

  • Dice potatoes to a similar size for even cooking.
  • To avoid mushy potatoes, don't stir too much.
  • For a drier picadillo, cook with the lid off.