picadillo with homemade tortillas

Picadillo with homemade tortillas is a delicious and comforting dish. Here’s a recipe to make both:

Picadillo Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 large tomato, diced (or 1 cup canned diced tomatoes)
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup beef broth or water
• 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
• 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
• 1/4 cup green olives, sliced (optional)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
2. Add the chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are softened.
3. Stir in the diced tomato, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Mix well.
4. Add the diced potato, raisins, olives, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
5. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for about 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the flavors have melded together.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Homemade Tortillas Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups masa harina (corn flour)
• 1 1/2 cups warm water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the masa harina and salt. Gradually add the warm water, mixing with your hands until a dough forms.
2. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and roll each piece into a ball.
3. Preheat a griddle or a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Place a dough ball between two pieces of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Use a tortilla press or a rolling pin to flatten the dough into a thin, round tortilla.
5. Carefully peel off the top layer of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Place the tortilla on the hot griddle or skillet.
6. Cook for about 1-2 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla is slightly puffed and has golden brown spots.
7. Transfer the cooked tortilla to a clean kitchen towel and cover to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining dough balls.

Serving:

Serve the picadillo with the warm homemade tortillas. You can also add some toppings like avocado, salsa, or cheese if desired. Enjoy your meal!