Briana's Delicious Picadillo

Submitted by piranhabriana

"I've tried several recipes for picadillo and this is the one where I finally fell in love with it!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 white onion, chopped
• 1 large jalapeno pepper, deveined and chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 lbs ground beef
• 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 large russet potato, peeled and chopped
• salt and pepper, to taste

directions

1. Over medium heat, sauté the onions, garlic, and jalapeño in the olive oil till the onion starts to become translucent.
2. Add ground beef, stirring till browned and crumbly.
3. Drain excess grease and return to pan. Using a potato masher, mash ground beef till no big chunks remain.
4. Add tomatoes, potatoes, and salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium low, cover, and cook for approximately 30-45 minutes, until potatoes are done.
5. Serve over rice or inside tortillas with refried beans and cheese. A margarita wouldn't hurt either :).