Picadillo

Savory ground beef, tender potatoes and carrots, rich tomato sauce, and that perfect umami hit from fish sauce - all served over steaming hot rice. Raisins optional!

Ingredients

• 1 large potato

• 2 diced carrots

• 2 slices of bacon

• 1/2 onion diced

• 1 whole garlic minced

• 1 1/2 lb. Ground Beef

• 1 tsp Salt

• 1 tsp Pepper

• 1 tsp Patis (fish sauce)

• 3 Bay Leaves

• 12 oz can of chopped tomatoes

• 3 oz tomato paste

• Raisins, Olives or Green Peas (optional)

Instructions

1. Lightly fry cubed potatoes and carrots in a bit of oil until just golden and slightly tender. This builds flavor and helps them hold their shape later. Remove from pan and set aside.

2. In the same pan, sear cubed bacon until lightly crisp and the fat renders. Add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until soft and fragrant.

3. Add ground beef to the pan. Brown and crumble until fully cooked. Season with 1 tsp salt, black pepper, and a splash of patis. Add bay leaves.

4. Stir in one 12 oz can of chopped tomatoes and one 3 oz can of tomato paste. Mix well. Add optional ingredients like raisins, olives, or green peas if you like a sweet-savory twist.

5. Simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes so the flavors come together and the sauce thickens. Add a little water if it gets too thick.

6. Add potatoes and carrots back into the pan. Simmer another 10 minutes until everything is tender and coated in sauce. Adjust seasoning and liquid to your preferred consistency. Serve hot with rice.