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.
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 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoon 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%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
