Skillet American Picadillo – The Keep At Residence Chef

We’ve added gooey, melted cheddar cheese and extra to present this Latin-American consolation meals our personal American twist. That is a kind of hearty, meat-and-potatoes sort of dinners, however it’s something however bland. Salsa and spices deliver the flavour and provides it a little bit kick!

For extra tacky goodness, strive our Hobo Casserole or our Ham and Potato Casserole.

What’s nice about this recipe is that it’s a easy meat and potatoes dish, nevertheless it’s nonetheless tremendous flavorful. We boil the potatoes in beef broth, slightly than water, which infuses the potatoes with that scrumptious, beefy taste. The bottom beef is seasoned with a mix of chili powder, garlic powder, and cumin, then add salsa! You get wonderful Tex-Mex taste with out a ton of warmth. Prime all of it off with a layer of gooey, melted cheddar cheese. So good!

Ingredient Notes

• Yukon Gold Potatoes: Child pink potatoes can be utilized as an alternative, as they’ve the same texture.
• Floor Beef: Select lean floor beef (85/15 or 90/10) to keep away from extreme grease. Floor turkey or rooster can be used.
• Onion: You need to use a yellow or white onion.
• Olive Oil: Any impartial oil will work like canola, vegetable, avocado, or olive oil.
• Beef Broth: Canned beef broth, bouillon, or beef inventory all work on this recipe.
• Salsa: We use a jarred delicate salsa. Medium or sizzling salsa additionally works, relying in your choice.
• Cheddar Cheese: Freshly shredded cheese melts higher than pre-shredded, which comprises anti-caking brokers. Be happy to experiment with Monterey Jack or a Mexican mix.

Floor Beef Choices

We suggest utilizing 85/15 floor beef for this recipe. The additional fats enhances the flavour of this dish with out creating an excessive amount of extra grease.

In the event you choose a leaner possibility, similar to 90/10, that works too. You possibly can even strive floor turkey or rooster for a lighter twist, however take note the flavour will likely be a bit totally different.

Bear in mind that utilizing floor beef with a better fats content material will produce extra grease, which you will need to spoon out to maintain your dish from turning into too greasy.

Regulate the Warmth

In the event you’re searching for extra warmth, seize a medium or sizzling salsa, bump up the chili powder, and even add a teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Diced jalapeños are additionally a terrific possibility. You possibly can simply add them in with the bottom beef and onion. Not a fan of spicy? Stick to delicate salsa and skip the chili powder.

Sneak in a Veggie

Trying to sneak in some veggies? Bell peppers go rather well with the flavors of this dish. Simply throw it in with the onion and potatoes. In the event you’re fearful about youngsters noticing the veggies, simply chop them up and blend them in with the bottom beef, and so they’ll mix proper in!