Chile Picadillo Green

Components:

1. One pound (450 grams) of ground turkey, pig, or beef
2. Two teaspoons of olive oil
3. One little onion, diced
4. Two minced garlic cloves
5. One or two medium potatoes, chopped and skinned
6. One can (4 oz/113g) of diced green chilies (hot or mild, according on personal preference)
7. One teaspoon of cumin powder
8. One teaspoon of paprika
9. To taste, add salt and pepper.
10. One-half cup (120ml) of chicken or beef broth
11. Chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)

Directions:

Warm up the oil:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Cook the garlic and onion:

• Add the chopped onion and cook for 3–4 minutes, or until it becomes transparent.
• Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute more.

Brown the meat.

• Using a spoon, break up the ground beef before adding it to the skillet. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until browned. If necessary, drain extra fat.

Add the spices and potatoes:

• Add the diced green chilis, diced potatoes, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper and stir. Stir thoroughly.

Pour in the broth:

• After adding the broth, boil the mixture. Cover the skillet and cook, stirring periodically, until the potatoes are cooked, 15 to 20 minutes.

Modify the seasoning:

• If needed, taste and adjust the seasoning.

Serve:

• Serve over warm tortillas, rice, or taco filling, garnished with chopped cilantro.

Have fun!

• This flavorful and cozy green chili picadillo is a fantastic addition to any dinner!