@brighteyes847: Picadillo con Papa – Mexican Ground Beef with Potatoes RECIPE-COOKING WITH BRIGHT EYES Crispy golden potatoes, juicy seasoned ground beef, and a delicious homemade tomato and serrano sauce! This classic Mexican comfort food is simple, hearty, and full of homemade flavor. Just like Mom used to make! 🛒 **Ingredients** • 1 medium Russet potato (or 2 white potatoes), peeled and diced • 1 lb ground chuck • 1 tsp salt, or to taste • 1 tsp garlic powder • 1 tsp ground cumin • ½ tsp black pepper • 1 garlic clove, minced • 1 small white onion, diced • 2 large Roma tomatoes, roughly chopped • 1–2 serrano chiles, roughly chopped • ¼ cup water • Pinch of salt • Pinch of Mexican oregano • ⅛–¼ cup olive oil, for frying the potatoes **Optional Toppings:** • Fresh cilantro • Avocado slices • Fresh lime juice 👩‍🍳 **Directions** 1️⃣ **Fry the Potatoes:** Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the diced potatoes and cook until golden brown and crispy on most sides. 2️⃣ **Drain the Potatoes:** Transfer the cooked potatoes to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside. 3️⃣ **Brown the Ground Beef:** In the same skillet, add the ground chuck. Season with salt, garlic powder, cumin, and black pepper. 4️⃣ **Cook the Beef:** Break the meat into small pieces and cook for **8–10 minutes**, until browned and fully cooked. 5️⃣ **Add Onion & Garlic:** Stir in the diced white onion and minced garlic. Cook for another **2–3 minutes**, until soft and fragrant. 6️⃣ **Make the Tomato Sauce:** In a blender, combine Roma tomatoes, serrano chiles, ¼ cup water, a pinch of salt, and Mexican oregano. Blend until smooth. 7️⃣ **Add the Sauce:** Pour the blended tomato sauce into the skillet with the seasoned ground beef. Bring to a gentle boil and adjust the salt if needed. 8️⃣ **Add the Potatoes:** Gently fold the crispy potatoes into the beef and tomato sauce, coating everything evenly. 9️⃣ **Simmer:** Reduce heat to low and cook for **7–10 minutes**, allowing the sauce to thicken and all the flavors to come together. 🔟 **Serve & Enjoy:** Serve hot with warm homemade flour tortillas, Mexican rice, or refried beans! **Cooking Tip:** Cover the skillet while frying the potatoes to help them soften faster, then uncover to let them turn golden and crispy. **Serving Idea:** Add fresh cilantro, avocado slices, or a squeeze of lime for extra flavor! **Tender beef, golden potatoes, and spicy homemade tomato sauce — a delicious taste of Mexican home cooking!**

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