Picadillo

18 min

6 servings

Epicure’s take on a comforting Latin dish that’s made with beef and potatoes, stewed in a tomato sauce. It’s a meat & potato dish that’s got more flair than the usual weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg Carne Guisada Seasoning
  • 1⁄2 cup water
  • 2 large carrots
  • 4 medium potatoes
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 1⁄2 lbs (675 g) lean ground beef
  • 1 can (14 oz/398 ml) low-sodium tomato sauce
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Preparation

  • Combine seasoning and water. Set aside.
  • Chop carrots and potatoes into small pieces. Place in Multipurpose Steamer. Cover and microwave on high for 10 min.
  • Heat oil in Sauté Pan over medium-high heat. Brown beef, about 5–7 min. Add reserved seasoning mixture and tomato sauce; stir to combine. Bring to a boil and simmer.
  • Stir steamed potatoes and carrots into pan. Simmer 2 min, or until sauce is thickened. Stir in frozen peas.
  • Add toppings and serve with tortilla, if desired.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 410, Fat 14 g (Saturated 5 g, 0.4 0 g), Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 570 mg, Carbohydrate 41 g (Fiber 7 g, Sugars 8 g), Protein 29 g.

Tips

Like things a little spicier? Try adding 1 tbsp Buffalo or Louisiana Seasoning while your picadillo simmers.

Tips

Like things a little spicier? Try adding 1 tbsp Buffalo or Louisiana Seasoning while your picadillo simmers.

Perfectly Balance Your Plate

Serve with a tortilla and 1 cup chopped veggies.