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Picadillo con Papas

Ground Beef infused with Latin flavors of Sofrito, Garlic, Peppers & Onions are found throughout layers of sliced Potatoes and topped off with melted cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American, Latin

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Food Processor
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 1 lb Ground Beef Lean.

Produce

  • 1 Yellow Onion
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper
  • 4 Garlic Cloves

Dairy

  • 1 cup Mexican Blend Shredded Cheese Can substitute for your choice of Cheese.

Seasonings

  • 1 tbsp Garlic Herb Seasonings No Salt
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tbsp Adobo
  • 1 tsp Tomato Chicken Bouillon
  • 4 tbsp Sofrito

Other

  • 2 tbsp Bacon Fat Optional

Instructions
 

Preheat Oven 350℉

    Ground Beef Preparation

    • Heat Skillet on medium/high. Add Bacon Fat and Ground Beef, Garlic Herb Seasoning, Onion Powder, Adobo & Bouillon and stir to incorporate. Brown Ground Beef for 7-10 minutes. Do not drain.

    Potato & Vegetable Preparation

    • Using a food processor slicing blade, pre-slice your Potatoes, Peppers & Onions and place into bowl.
      ** you can manually cut using a knife but I found this easier.

    Picadillo con Papas

    • Add remaining ingredients EXCEPT Cheese to Skillet and 1/4 cup of Water. Stir to incorporate.
    • Place in preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes or until Potatoes are fork tender. Baking time will vary depending on the thickness of the Potatoes.
    • Top with Shredded Cheese and bake additional 5-7 minutes or until Cheese is melted.
    • Remove and let it rest until ready to serve. Enjoy!
    Keyword Cheese, Ground Beef, Picadillo, Potatoes