Copycat Laredo Taco Company'S Picadillo Recipe

Name: Copycat Laredo Taco Company'S Picadillo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb extra lean ground beef; 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, minced; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 1/2 cups potatoes, diced into 1/4-inch cubes (about two medium potatoes); 3 garlic cloves; 1 (28 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, drained; 2 cups water; 2 teaspoons dried oregano (Mexican oregano preferred. It is a different herb than Italian oregano, and tastes similar, but has ); 2 4 fresh epazote leaves, finely chopped or 2 more teaspoons dried oregano; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1 teaspoon cayenne powder; 4 teaspoons dried ancho chile powder or 1 tablespoon mild new mexico chile powder; 1 teaspoon salt (to taste); 1/4 cup wheat bran flakes, optional. Wheat bran adds no flavor, just fiber

Servings: persons

1 lb extra lean ground beef
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, minced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 1/2 cups potatoes, diced into 1/4-inch cubes (about two medium potatoes)
3 garlic cloves
1 (28 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, drained
2 cups water
2 teaspoons dried oregano (Mexican oregano preferred. It is a different herb than Italian oregano, and tastes similar, but has )
2 4 fresh epazote leaves, finely chopped or 2 more teaspoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne powder
4 teaspoons dried ancho chile powder or 1 tablespoon mild new mexico chile powder
1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/4 cup wheat bran flakes, optional. Wheat bran adds no flavor, just fiber

1
Put the water, onions, garlic, bell peppers and potatoes in a stew pot and bring to a boil. Turn the temperature to low, cover the pot, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes.
2
Add the tomatoes, bran, and spices to the pot and simmer for 10 minutes.
3
While the potatoes are cooking, heat a skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil and brown the meat, crumbling it up as it cooks.
4
Add the meat to the stew pot, cover, and simmer 10 to 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender (it is better to overcook the potatoes than to under cook them).

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb extra lean ground beef, 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large onion, minced, 1 green bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Copycat Laredo Taco Company'S Picadillo falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Copycat Laredo Taco Company'S Picadillo

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