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Homemade picadillo served with warm flour tortillas on a dining table.

Homemade Picadillo

A comforting and delicious Latin American dish made with ground beef, spices, and vegetables, served in warm flour tortillas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Latin American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced small
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Flour tortillas Homemade or store-bought

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper, sautéing until soft.
  2. Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned.
  3. Stir in the diced potatoes, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Cover and let simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  5. Warm the flour tortillas in a separate pan or microwave.
  6. Serve the picadillo in the tortillas.

Notes

Best served warm inside fresh flour tortillas. You can add toppings like chopped cilantro, diced avocado, or a squeeze of lime for extra flavor. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and last for about 3-4 days in the refrigerator or can be frozen for up to 3 months.