Name: Mexico Citys Picadillo (Prepared Ground Beef) Tacos Recipe
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 cup onion, chopped; 2 tsp garlic, minced; 1 cup green bell pepper, chopped; 1 cup tomato sauce; 1 cup green olives, sliced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 8 pieces taco shells or tortillas; 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 pieces lime wedges

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Field Trip

Fresh avocado with lime, cilantro, and onion.

Guacamole

Garlic mayo is a creamy sauce blending mayonnaise with minced garlic, often used to enhance various dishes.

Garlic Mayo

Ham, cheddar cheese, fresh tomatoes, and arugula.

Ham and Cheese Sandwich

In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.

Prepare the Picadillo

Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and green bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables soften.

Add Vegetables

Stir in the tomato sauce, sliced olives, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and let simmer for 10 minutes.

Add Seasonings

While the picadillo simmers, warm the taco shells or tortillas according to package instructions.

Prepare Taco Shells

Fill each taco shell with the picadillo mixture, top with fresh cilantro, and serve with lime wedges on the side.

Assemble Tacos

ground beef

onion, chopped

garlic, minced

green bell pepper, chopped

tomato sauce

green olives, sliced

ground cumin

salt

black pepper

taco shells or tortillas

fresh cilantro, chopped

lime wedges