Homemade Picadillo with Flour Tortillas 🥰
For Picadillo:
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (evoo)
1 to 2 lbs ground beef
3 potatoes, cubed
1 can green beans or fresh (optional)
Small onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tomatoes, diced
2 Serrano Chiles, chopped
1 tsp kosher salt (add more if needed)
1 tsp garlic salt
1/4 tsp cumin
1 tsp oregano (rubbed between palms)
1 tsp chili powder
3 tsps paprika
Pepper to taste
For Flour Tortillas:
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
1 cup vegetable shortening
1 cup warm water
Directions:
For Picadillo:
Add evoo to a skillet, add potatoes, cook until browned and cooked through. Remove from the pan.
Add ground beef, garlic, onions, and spices. Cook until browned, then add tomatoes and Serrano. Cook until thickened.
Add potatoes back and simmer for 5 minutes. Done!
For Flour Tortillas:
Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl.
Add vegetable shortening and mix well with dry ingredients.
Add warm water until you get a dough consistency.
Let it rest inside a Ziploc bag for at least 1 hour before making them.
After resting, form small balls and extend them, then cook on a griddle.
Turn when you see bubbles.
Enjoy your Homemade Picadillo with Flour Tortillas! 🌮🥔
