Classic Mexican-Style Picadillo
Classic Mexican-Style Picadillo brings tender ground beef simmered with tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, and warm spices for a balanced, gently spiced bite. Soft potatoes soak up the savory juices, making each forkful hearty and comforting. Serve it for a weeknight Dinner with rice and beans, or spoon into tacos, burritos, or over crispy nachos.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic Mexican-Style Picadillo, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 19
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
In a skillet, combine ground beef and 1/2 of the diced onion and cook over medium heat, breaking up the beef with a spatula, until the onion is translucent and the beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Drain off the excess liquid.
- 3
Meanwhile, place the tomatoes, the remaining 1/2 onion, the garlic, and the jalapeno in a pot with enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil; cook until the tomatoes have burst and the onion and jalapeno have softened, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Using a slotted spoon, move the tomatoes, onion, garlic, and jalapeno to a blender jar. Add 1/2 of the tomato cooking water, the chicken granules, oregano, and cumin, and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- 5
Add the diced potatoes to the ground beef mixture and cook, stirring often, for 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato mixture, season with salt and pepper, and cook until the potatoes are fork tender, 3 to 5 minutes more.
- Calories 374.69 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 21.71 g Good Source 43%
- Carbohydrate 19.49 g 7%
- Total Fat 22.78 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 9.14 g High 46%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 80.51 mg High 27%
- Sodium 474.69 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 2.43 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 2.46 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 99.25 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 3.03 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 336.53 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 37.59 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 18.64 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Classic Mexican Style Picadillo is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bottled Water, Chicken Gravy Mix, Diced Potatoes, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 374.69 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Mexican-Style Picadillo made of?
- The main ingredients are Bottled Water, Chicken Gravy Mix, Diced Potatoes, Garlic, Ground Beef. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Classic Mexican-Style Picadillo?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 374.69 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Mexican-Style Picadillo easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Classic Mexican-Style Picadillo healthy?
- Classic Mexican-Style Picadillo has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 374.69 calories and 21.71 g of protein, or 43% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 474.69 mg (21% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.14 g (46% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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