Jun 04 2026
RestaurantsTofino Waves & TacosDe Picadillo Recipe

De Picadillo Recipe

Time40m
Serves4

Homemade corn tortilla, ground beef, mozzarella cheese, chopped romaine lettuce.

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Ingredients

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Tortilla

Filling

Method

Tortilla Preparation

  1. 1

    Make the Corn Tortillas

    In a mixing bowl, combine masa harina and salt. Gradually add water, mixing until a dough forms. Divide the dough into small balls, then flatten each ball between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper using a tortilla press or rolling pin. Cook each tortilla on a hot skillet for about 1-2 minutes on each side until lightly browned and cooked through.

Filling Preparation

  1. 2

    Cook the Beef Filling

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until soft. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Assembly

  1. 3

    Assemble the De Picadillo

    Take a corn tortilla and place a generous amount of the beef filling onto the center. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and chopped romaine lettuce. Fold the tortilla over the filling and serve warm.

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