Picadillo Mexicano Food

AUTHENTIC MEXICAN PICADILLO RECIPE

Steps:

• Start by sauteeing the tomato, the 1/4 white onion, chile ancho, garlic, thyme, peppercorn, cinnamon and oregano in a medium to large frying pan with 1 tablespoon of oil. Remove from the pan and blend in a blender with the beef stock and chipotle pepper until smooth. Set aside.
• In the same pan that you used for the previous step, cook the ground beef with the diced onions and cilantro and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Once the ground beef is browned, add the carrots and potatoes and cook for about 5 minutes over medium heat.
• Add the mixture from the first step and bring to a boil for 10 minutes.
• Add the green peas and let simmer for another 10 minutes. Add additional salt if necessary.

PICADILLO MEXICANO

Steps:

• In a large non-stick skillet or frying pan, heat the lard or cooking oil over medium high heat until the fat or oil begins to shimmer. Add the onion and jalapeno, saute until the onion becomes translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and red bell pepper and saute for 1 minute more.
• Move the sauteed vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the ground beef. Break the beef into several large chunks, then let it cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes.
• Break the browning ground beef into smaller pieces and combine with the sauteed onion, jalapeno, garlic, and red bell pepper. Spread evenly in the skillet or frying pan and allow to continue cooking undisturbed for an additional 5-6 minutes, or until the ground beef is well browned.
• Add the remaining ingredients (except for the potatoes, which are optional). Stir to combine thoroughly, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes, if adding the potatoes, or 10 minutes if not opting for the potatoes.
• If you are opting to add the potatoes (which I do recommend): Prior to starting the hamburger, skillet fry the diced or cubed potatoes in about 3 tablespoons of lard or cooking oil. Cook until crispy on the outside and fork tender. Remove from the skillet and transfer to a paper towel lined plate to soak up excess fat. Then continue with step 1 of the instructions.At step 4 of the instructions, fold the cooked potatoes into the skillet of ground beef and vegetables after adding the remaining peas and carrots, corn, and seasoning. Then continue to cook for an additional 5-10 minutes simmering over medium heat.
• Add seasoning to taste after simmering, remove from heat and serve immediately.

MEXICAN HASH (PICADILLO)

Steps:

• First, stir fry potatoes in olive oil.
• Take potatoes out from oil, set apart.
• Into the remaining oil in the skillet, add the ground meat, tomatoes, salt, garlic, and pepper and mix well.
• Once the meat is partially cooked, add potatoes and rest of ingredients.
• Simmer on medium heat for about 30 minutes.

PICADILLO

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and chorizo sausage. Cook and stir until no longer pink, about 10 minutes.
• Drain off some of the grease, and stir in the onions and bell pepper. Cook until soft, then add the garlic. Season with cumin, chili powder, oregano, paprika, cayenne and cinnamon. Cook and stir for about one minute to release the fragrance. Pour the tomatoes and beef stock into the pan, along with the sugar. Set the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.
• Stir the raisins, olives, capers and vinegar into the pan, and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Add the almonds and lime juice, and cook until they are heated, then serve.

PICADILLO

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, saute onions, garlic, and pepper in olive oil until softened, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add ground beef and olives and continue stirring to break up and brown the meat. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. When beef has browned, add tomato sauce gradually while stirring. Cook 1 to 2 minutes longer to incorporate sauce.
• Serve with rice and beans or tortillas.

AUTHENTIC MEXICAN PICADILLO

Steps:

• Bring 6 whole tomatoes to a boil in a small pot. Transfer to a blender. Add 3/4 cup water, onion halves, and whole garlic clove. Blend until smooth.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and serrano pepper. Cook until onion is transparent. Add minced garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add chopped tomato and cook for 1 minute more. Add ground beef; cook until browned, about 8 minutes.
• Pour canned tomato sauce into the beef mixture. Cook for 2 minutes. Mix in potatoes and carrots. Cook for 2 minutes; add the blended tomatoes, jalapeno, chicken bouillon, cumin, and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well, reduce heat, and simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

MEXICAN HASH (PICADILLO)

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet and brown the meat.
• Add the onions and garlic.
• When brown add all the other ingredients except the almonds.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Simmer gently uncovered until much of the liquid has evaporated.
• Toast the almond slivers in a little olive oil until golden.
• Place on top on the picadillo and cook a few moments longer.