Picadillo
By Perry Tongol
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup ground meat (pork or beef or mixed)
- 3 to 5 cups water
- 3 pieces potatoes, peeled and diced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté garlic, onion and tomatoes until soft and wilted. Add ground meat and cook until lightly browned for about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Pour in water and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and then add diced potatoes. Cook until tender. Correct seasonings. Simmer for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Transfer to a serving dish. Serve hot.