Description
A savory and hearty Ground Beef with Potatoes Picadillo recipe made with ground beef, golden potatoes, and tomato sauce simmered in spices. This comforting dish is easy to make and perfect for meal prep, weeknight dinners, or family meals. Serve it with rice, tortillas, or a fried egg for a full-flavor experience.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
1 yellow onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup tomato sauce
1 cup beef broth
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 bay leaf
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
⅓ cup green olives (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until soft and fragrant.
2. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook until browned.
3. Stir in cumin, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Pour in tomato sauce and beef broth. Simmer gently.
4. Add diced potatoes to the skillet. Cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
5. Stir in green olives if using, and simmer uncovered for 5 more minutes. Adjust seasoning and serve.
Notes
Picadillo thickens as it sits—add a splash of broth when reheating.
Use waxy potatoes for best texture during simmering.
Skip olives or swap with capers for a briny twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg