Picadillo (Filling For Tacos) Recipe

Name: Picadillo (Filling For Tacos)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef; 1/2 c. diced onion; 2 or 3 cloves garlic, minced (if desired); 1 large tomato; 1 or 2 potatoes, diced; 1 or 2 carrots, diced; 1/2 c. peas; 1 tsp. salt; 2 Tbsp. fresh cilantro, chopped (available in Cub Foods produce); 1 or 2 jalapeno peppers, diced

Servings: persons

1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. diced onion
2 or 3 cloves garlic, minced (if desired)
1 large tomato
1 or 2 potatoes, diced
1 or 2 carrots, diced
1/2 c. peas
1 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. fresh cilantro, chopped (available in Cub Foods produce)
1 or 2 jalapeno peppers, diced

1
Cook ground beef until browned.
2
Drain off excess fat.
3
Add onion, garlic and peppers.
4
Cook until tender.
5
Stir in remaining ingredients.
6
Cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.
7
Serve as a filling in corn or flour tortillas that have been warmed on a grill or in the microwave.
8
Serve with hot sauce.
9
Especially good with frijoles (beans).

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. ground beef, 1/2 c. diced onion, 2 or 3 cloves garlic, minced (if desired), 1 large tomato, and more.

Yes, Picadillo (Filling For Tacos) 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.

Picadillo (Filling For Tacos)

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