“Picadillo con Papas” is a traditional dish in Latin American cuisine, especially in countries like Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and others. It is a preparation that typically includes ground meat (usually beef, pork, or chicken), diced potatoes, and a mixture of vegetables and seasonings.
Here’s a basic recipe for “picadillo con papas” in English:
Ingredients:
- 500 grams of ground meat (beef, pork, or chicken)
- 2 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 can of crushed tomatoes (400 grams)
- 2 tablespoons of cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon of sweet paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green olives or capers (optional, for garnish)
- Raisins (optional, for a touch of sweetness)
Instructions:
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and sauté until they are golden brown.
- Add the ground meat to the skillet and cook until it’s fully cooked and browned. Use a wooden spoon to break it up into small pieces as it cooks.
- Add the chopped bell peppers, carrot, and diced potatoes to the skillet. Cook for a few minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Incorporate the crushed tomatoes, ground cumin, sweet paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir all the ingredients well.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and cooked.
- If you’d like to add a touch of sweetness to your picadillo, you can add raisins at this point and let them cook for a few minutes.
- Once everything is well cooked and the flavors have melded, serve the picadillo con papas hot. You can garnish it with green olives or capers before serving.
This is a delicious and comforting dish that is commonly served with white rice, fried plantains, or even tortillas. Enjoy your picadillo con papas!