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Mexican ground beef and potatoes recipe.

Mexican Ground Beef and Potatoes (Picadillo)

Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican/Tex-Mex
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 305kcal
Author: Nikole Berg
Mexican ground beef and potatoes recipe whips up in 30 minutes and is the perfect weeknight dinner.
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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoon oil or cooking spray
  • 1 lb ground beef 85/15
  • 1 cup yellow onion chopped
  • ¼ cup chopped jalapeño or other green pepper of choice
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 2-3 tablespoon taco seasoning homemade or store bought
  • 4 ouces red chile sauce I used El Pinto brand, sub with enchilada sauce or tomato paste
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups russet potatoes ½ inch dice
  • ½ teaspoon kosher or sea salt depending on saltiness of seasoning

For serving

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet to medium heat. Add some oil or cooking spray. Add ground beef, diced onion, chopped jalapeños, and the chopped garlic, Cook until the meat is no longer pink. Drain excess grease.
  • Add the taco seasoning and sitr to combine with the meat mixture. Add the red chile sauce, chicken broth, and diced potatoes. You might want to add a little bit of salt depending on how salty your taco seasoning is. Bring to a low boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until the potatoes are tender and the potato mixture has thickened up, about 20 minutes.
  • Serve with hot cooked rice, warm tortillas and your favorite toppings.

Notes

I used El Pinto red chile sauce. This is an authentic sauce made with sun dried Hatch chiles from Albuquerque, New Mexico. You can buy it online, and I highly suggest getting some. I shop from their site directly; here's the link.
If you are trying to find it at the store, look for "red chile sauce" made with Hatch peppers. Use red enchilada sauce or tomato paste if that's what's available at your grocery store. 
Nutrition information does not include toppings or side dishes.

Nutrition

Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 626mg | Potassium: 764mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 128IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 3mg