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Beef Picadillo with Rice

35 min4 servings🍳 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: plain rice$12.50560 cal · 30g protein

Ingredients

  • ground beef1½ lb
  • Yukon gold potatoes2 count
  • carrots2 count
  • yellow onion1 count
  • garlic3 cloves
  • tomato sauce1 can
  • long-grain white rice1½ cups
  • frozen peas1 cup
  • chili powder1 tbsp
  • ground cumin1 tsp
  • vegetable oil1 tbsp
  • salt and pepper1 pinch

Instructions

  1. 1

    Start the rice according to the package.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Brown beef with diced onion 6-7 minutes, then add minced garlic for 1 minute. Drain extra fat.

  3. 3

    Add finely diced potatoes and carrots, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Stir in tomato sauce and 1 cup water.

  4. 4

    Cover and simmer 12-15 minutes until the potatoes are tender, stirring once or twice. Add peas for the last 3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Serve spooned over rice, or in warm tortillas for picadillo tacos.

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