ADVERTISEMENT
# **Mom’s Picadillo con Papa: A Hearty and Flavorful Classic**
Whether served with warm tortillas, fluffy rice, or even stuffed into empanadas, **Picadillo con Papa** is a versatile, budget-friendly meal that never disappoints.
—
✔ **Classic comfort food** – A nostalgic dish that brings warmth to the table.
✔ **Easy to make** – Simple ingredients, minimal prep, and ready in under an hour.
✔ **Versatile** – Serve it with rice, in tacos, or even as a filling for stuffed peppers.
—
– **1 lb ground beef**
– **1 tbsp olive oil**
– **1 small onion**, finely chopped
– **2 cloves garlic**, minced
– **1 large potato**, peeled and diced into small cubes
– **1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce**
– **1 Roma tomato**, finely chopped
– **1/2 cup beef broth or water**
– **1 tsp cumin**
– **1 tsp oregano**
– **1/2 tsp paprika**
– **1/2 tsp chili powder** (optional, for heat)
– **Salt and pepper**, to taste
– **1/2 cup peas or carrots** (optional, for extra vegetables)
– **Fresh cilantro**, for garnish