# High Protein Low Calorie Picadillo

A high-protein, low-calorie picadillo recipe that is easy to make and delicious.

- Servings: 5 servings
- Total time: 20 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Lunch
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 carrots
- 3 tomatoes
- 0.5 cup onion
- 1.5 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 Mexican squash
- 1 russet potato
- 1 tablespoon Lawry's seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.66 cup corn
- 0.25 cup cilantro
- 0.25 cup water

## Instructions

1. Heat up a pot at low to medium heat and add olive oil.
2. Add diced onions and minced garlic.
3. Add ground beef, Lawry's seasoned salt, and black pepper.
4. Once the onions are translucent, add diced tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes with the lid on.
5. While the meat is cooking, chop carrots and russet potatoes into small cubes.
6. Once the tomatoes have released their juices, add carrots and potatoes to the pot.
7. Chop Mexican squash into small pieces.
8. Add the chopped Mexican squash to the pot.
9. Add chicken bouillon and mix well.
10. Add corn, cilantro, and water.
11. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

## Equipment

- pot
- wooden spoon
- knife
- cutting board
- blender (optional)

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@arisfitjournal/video/7443310287828143406?q=healthy%20mexican%20food&t=1744757672409
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/ae5c9cd0-c601-4407-a2b4-48ace6e6d1b8
- Extracted: 2025-04-15

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