Northern-Style Picodillo

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Servings: 2 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A hearty, savory ground beef dish spiced with toasted cumin and green chiles
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This Northern-Style Picodillo is a comforting, home-style main that brings bold, earthy flavors to your dinner table. The dish centers on lean ground beef cooked with aromatic onions, minced garlic, and roasted green chiles for a gentle heat. The secret lies in the toasted whole cumin seeds, which release a nutty, warm aroma that permeates the meat. It’s a satisfying meal that comes together quickly, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Serve it warm with tortillas, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the savory juices. This recipe offers a robust, traditional taste that is both simple to prepare and deeply rewarding for the whole family.

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Northern-Style Picodillo

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 2 Calories: 7.0

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This Northern-Style Picodillo is a comforting, home-style main that brings bold, earthy flavors to your dinner table. The dish centers on lean ground beef cooked with aromatic onions, minced garlic, and roasted green chiles for a gentle heat. The secret lies in the toasted whole cumin seeds, which release a nutty, warm aroma that permeates the meat. It&# 226;ÂÂs a satisfying meal that comes together quickly, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Serve it warm with tortillas, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the savory juices. This recipe offers a robust, traditional taste that is both simple to prepare and deeply rewarding for the whole family.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. If using whole cumin seeds, toast them in a dry 10-inch heavy sauté pan over medium-high heat, shaking the pan constantly until aromatic, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. Remove the toasted cumin seeds from the pan and set aside to cool slightly.
  3. Heat a medium-size skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the ground beef and water to the skillet.
  5. Cook for 2 minutes, breaking the meat apart with a spoon to ensure even browning.
  6. Add the minced garlic, chopped onion, prepared cumin (toasted whole seeds or ground), and chopped green chiles.
  7. Stir well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  8. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  9. Continue cooking for 5 minutes, or until the onions are tender and the beef is fully cooked.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 7.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.4g1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.2mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 0.8g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g2%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 0.3g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

If you do not have whole cumin seeds, you can substitute with ground cumin. Add the ground spice directly with the other ingredients rather than toasting it separately.

For the green chiles, you can use fresh roasted chiles or a 4-ounce can of peeled green chiles. If using canned, drain them before chopping.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water if needed.

This dish pairs excellently with warm corn tortillas, white rice, or black beans.

Keywords: picadillo, ground beef, cumin, green chiles, garlic, onion, latin, caribbean, main dish, quick dinner, toasted spice, sauteed, hearty, comfort food
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