Receta de picadillo mexicano

Ingredientes

• 2 lbs. low-fat ground beef
• 2 medium white potatoes
• 2 medium carrots
• 1 cup green peas (preferably use frozen peas not canned)
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1/4 tsp. ground cumin (optional)
• 2 bay leaves (optional (remove before serving))
• 2 tbsp. cooking (or olive oil)

Preparación

1. 1

   Peel the carrots and potatoes first.

2. 2

   Chop the potatoes and carrots.

3. 3

   Heat: Preheat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.

4. 4

   Add the ground beef to the frying pan and lightly brown the ground beef. (about 5 minutes)

5. 5

   Add the potatoes and carrots, stir and cook for 6 minutes.

6. 6

   Add the raisins and peas and stir.

7. 7

   Add the tomato sauce, salt and black pepper and stir.

8. 8

   Cook: Reduce to medium-low heat and cook for 20 minutes until the liquid has reduced and the potatoes and carrots have softened.

9. 9

   Adjust: Taste and add salt if necessary.