Description
A hearty and flavorful one-pan Ground Beef and Potatoes Picadillo, perfect for weeknight dinners. This comforting dish features savory ground beef, tender potatoes, and a rich tomato sauce seasoned with cumin and paprika.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 medium potatoes, diced small
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until soft, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and break it apart as it browns. Cook for 6–8 minutes until fully browned.
- Season with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika. Stir well to combine.
- Add chopped tomatoes and tomato sauce. Mix everything together and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in diced potatoes, making sure they’re well coated in the sauce.
- Cover the skillet and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro if using.
- Serve hot with rice, tortillas, or your favorite sides.
Notes
- Dice potatoes small and evenly for quick and proper cooking.
- Brown the beef well before adding liquids for richer flavor.
- Cover the skillet during simmering to cook potatoes evenly and keep the dish moist.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pan / Skillet
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: ground beef, potatoes, picadillo, easy dinner, one-pan meal, ground beef and potato picadillo, savory, comforting, weeknight dinner, Latin American