Costa Rican Picadillo de Vainica
228kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tomatoes chopped
- 2 tbsp. tomato paste
- 1 cup green beans cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. black pepper
Equipment
- Large skillet or pot for cooking the ground beef and vegetables
- Cutting board and knife for chopping vegetables
- Measuring cups and spoons for measuring ingredients
- Spatula for stirring the ingredients in the skillet
- Serving dish or bowl for the finished dish
Method
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the onion, green bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, green beans, corn, water, salt, and black pepper to the skillet.
- Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded together.
- Serve hot with rice or tortillas.
Nutrition
Serving1servingCalories228kcalCarbohydrates14gProtein16gFat12gSaturated Fat4gCholesterol47mgSodium442mgPotassium541mgFiber3gSugar5g