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Ingredients
Tomato Sauce:
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6 tomatoes
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¾ cup water
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¼ onion, halved
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1 clove garlic
Picadillo:
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3 tablespoons vegetable oil
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½ onion, chopped
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1 serrano pepper
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 tomato, chopped
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2 pounds lean ground beef
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1 (7.75 ounce) can Mexican-style hot tomato sauce (such as El Pato)
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3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
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3 medium carrots, peeled and cubed
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1 jalapeno pepper, sliced
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2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
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½ tablespoon ground cumin
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1 bay leaf
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
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Make tomato sauce: Place tomatoes (whole) in a medium pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then use a slotted spoon to transfer tomatoes to a blender. Add 3/4 cup water, onion, and garlic. Blend until smooth and set aside.
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Make picadillo: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion and serrano pepper in hot oil until onion is transparent. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomato and cook for 1 minute. Add ground beef; cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly, about 8 minutes.
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Pour in Mexican-style hot tomato sauce; cook for 2 minutes. Mix in potatoes and carrots; cook for 2 minutes. Add blended tomato sauce, jalapeño, bouillon, cumin, and bay leaf; mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Recipe Tip
You can substitute ground turkey for the ground beef if preferred.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
372 | Calories |
20g | Fat |
24g | Carbs |
25g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 372 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 20g | 25% |
Saturated Fat 6g | 32% |
Cholesterol 79mg | 26% |
Sodium 529mg | 23% |
Total Carbohydrate 24g | 9% |
Dietary Fiber 4g | 15% |
Total Sugars 7g | |
Protein 25g | 51% |
Vitamin C 33mg | 37% |
Calcium 49mg | 4% |
Iron 3mg | 18% |
Potassium 979mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.