Mexican Picadillo Dish

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Mexican Picadillo Dish.

1. Step 1

   Let’s start by creating a delicious homemade tomato sauce that will be the heart of our dish.

2. Step 2

   In a medium pot, take your whole tomatoes and cover them with water.

3. Step 3

   Bring this to a lively boil, and once it’s bubbling away, use a slotted spoon to carefully transfer the tomatoes into a blender.

4. Step 4

   To this, add three-quarters of a cup of water, a halved onion, and a garlic clove.

5. Step 5

   Blend everything together until it’s beautifully smooth, then set it aside for later.

6. Step 6

   Now, let’s move on to the picadillo.

7. Step 7

   Grab a large skillet and heat some oil over medium-high heat.

8. Step 8

   Toss in your chopped onion and serrano pepper, cooking them until the onion turns a lovely translucent color.

9. Step 9

   Next, stir in the minced garlic and let it cook for about a minute, allowing that wonderful aroma to fill your kitchen.

10. Step 10

    Once the garlic is fragrant, add the chopped tomatoes to the skillet and let them mingle for another minute.

11. Step 11

    Now it’s time to introduce the ground beef.

12. Step 12

    Stir it in and cook until it’s browned and crumbly, which should take around eight minutes.

13. Step 13

    The sizzle of the beef is music to any cook’s ears! After the beef is perfectly cooked, pour in your prepared Mexican-style hot tomato sauce and let it simmer for two minutes.

14. Step 14

    Then, add in the diced potatoes and carrots, giving them a quick cook for another two minutes.

15. Step 15

    This is where the dish starts to come together beautifully.

16. Step 16

    Now, it’s time to bring in the star of the show: the blended tomato sauce.

17. Step 17

    Add that in along with a jalapeño, a bouillon cube, cumin, and a bay leaf.

18. Step 18

    Stir everything together until well combined, and don’t forget to season with salt and pepper to taste.

19. Step 19

    Reduce the heat and let this delightful mixture simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed, which should take about 20 minutes.

20. Step 20

    Once it’s done simmering, let your dish rest for about five minutes before serving.

21. Step 21

    This little pause allows all those wonderful flavors to meld together.

22. Step 22

    When you finally serve it up, you’ll have a comforting, flavorful picadillo that’s sure to impress! Enjoy every bite of this hearty meal that’s perfect for sharing with family and friends.