Picadillo is a Spanish dish that have many versions depending on the country where there has been a Spanish influence like Cuba, Latin America and of course our homeland. Traditionally ground beef is used in this recipe with lots of potatoes and tomatoes. This is very similar to our pork giniling dish but differs in some ingredients like ground pork, carrots or sometimes raisins are included. I guarantee this is a very simple dish so if you want to cook a quick beef dish, then I think this is the choice.
To cook beef picadillo; In a casserole, sauté garlic, onion and tomatoes. Cook until tomatoes are very soft. Add the meat and about 8 cups of water. Simmer until meat is almost tender. Add cubed potatoes. Continue cooking till potatoes are done. Season with salt.
How to Cook Beef Picadillo
Ingredients
- 1/2 kilo beef brisket cut into 1/2 inch cubes (or ground beef)
- 3/4 kilo very ripe tomatoes chopped
- 5 medium potatoes cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 6 small cloves garlic crushed
- 2 medium onion chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
How to cook Beef Picadillo:
- In a casserole, sauté garlic, onion and tomatoes.
- Cook until tomatoes are very soft. Add the meat and about 8 cups water.
- Simmer until meat is almost tender. Add cubed potatoes.
- Continue cooking till potatoes are done. Season with salt.