MenuCulture Menu, Recent Posts
Picadillo con nopales
Picadillo con nopales
Picadillo con nopales is a traditional Mexican dish made with ground meat (such as beef or pork), diced vegetables (such as tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers), and nopales (cactus pads). It is typically seasoned with a blend of spices and herbs, and often served with rice or tortillas. Nopales add a unique texture and flavor to the dish, as well as a nutritional boost.
Shop ingredient links on Amazon.com
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tomatoes diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 cup diced nopales (cactus pads), cleaned and cooked
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until softened.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, green bell pepper, and cooked nopales.
- Season the mixture with ground cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Cover the skillet and let the mixture simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Serve the Picadillo con nopales hot, with rice or tortillas on the side.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal (16%)Carbohydrates: 7g (2%)Protein: 21g (42%)Fat: 23g (35%)Saturated Fat: 9g (56%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mg (27%)Sodium: 82mg (4%)Potassium: 562mg (16%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 4g (4%)Vitamin A: 668IU (13%)Vitamin C: 36mg (44%)Calcium: 43mg (4%)Iron: 3mg (17%)
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
Discover more from MenuCulture
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.