Picadillo is a very well known dish around most Latin American countries and the Philippines. Each country has its own delicious variation. Mexican Picadillo is a traditional and well known dish. The preparation of this dish varies in each region and I can strongly point out it varies in each household (as many recipes do). That is why I love cooking so much!!!



Mexican Picadillo can be made with any type of minced meat you prefer. My mom for example likes preparing it with a 50-50 mix of pork and beef. Other people enjoy more lean meats and use ground chicken or turkey. And of course this can also be prepared vegetarian and vegan friendly by using a soya mince or similar substitute.



The version of picadillo I am sharing, is how it is prepared in Jalisco, and more so how my mom prepares it. For me, family recipes and traditions are priceless and the best way to honer and conserve them is learning and sharing.



So what is Picadillo? It is minced meat browned and cooked in a sauce made with tomatoes, chilies, garlic and other spices. Some people add raisins and capers. Others like adding cubed potatoes and carrots. The nice thing about Picadillo is it can be enjoyed in so many different ways. For example as a main dish accompanied with beans and rice. You can make tacos, crepes, burritos. Your imagination is the limit!!



A good recipe should have 2 main effects on you. The first one is bring back childhood memories. Each bite should transport your thoughts into your grandmothers kitchen or into your mothers kitchen. It should wake up all those beautiful feelings we always need present in our busy lives.

The second effect is creating new memories. Recipes are ours to use and recreate. So once you have experience cooking, you can imagine how something will taste just by reading the ingredient list.

Step by step video of how to make this delicious dish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDZgyBoqm8g