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

  1. Combine seasoning and water. Set aside.
  2. Chop carrots and potatoes into small pieces. Place in Multipurpose Steamer. Cover and microwave on high for 10 min.
  3. 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.
  4. Stir steamed potatoes and carrots into pan. Simmer 2 min, or until sauce is thickened. Stir in frozen peas.
  5. 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.

Perfectly Balance Your Plate

Serve with a tortilla and 1 cup chopped veggies.