Best 5 Grandmas Mama Nina Mejia Mercado Flank Steak Picadillo Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Mexican cuisine with our collection of authentic recipes, capturing the essence of "Mama Nina's" legendary cooking. Discover the secrets behind her renowned flank steak picadillo, a delectable dish bursting with vibrant flavors. Learn how to craft the perfect balance of savory ground beef, tender flank steak, and a symphony of spices. Unleash your inner chef as you explore variations of this classic recipe, including a vegetarian picadillo, a hearty picadillo soup, and a tantalizing picadillo empanada. Each recipe is a testament to the rich culinary heritage of Mexico, promising an explosion of flavors that will transport your taste buds to the bustling markets and vibrant streets of Mexico City. So, prepare your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that celebrates the legacy of "Mama Nina" and the timeless flavors of Mexican cuisine.

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ABUELA'S PICADILLO



Abuela's Picadillo image

This is my grandmother's Cuban picadillo (ground beef hash/chili) recipe which is usually served with white rice, beans and plantains. Picadillo also goes great with mashed potatoes and can be made without the squash. This dish is a favorite at home so I usually make 2 pounds to have leftovers for making empanadas (meat pies) the next day. Picadillo also freezes well. Of course my kids say this is the best picadillo they've ever had and I have to agree!

Provided by MarieSoler

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 1h22m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 pounds lean ground beef
¼ cup olive oil
½ onion, chopped
½ green bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 cups water
½ cup red cooking wine
3 tablespoons hot sauce (such as Louisiana®)
1 (1.41 ounce) package sazon seasoning (such as Badia® Tropical®)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground bay leaf
3 ounces Spanish-style olives
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 small butternut squash, peeled and cut into cubes

Steps:

  • Cook and stir ground beef in a large stockpot until browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain grease.
  • Heat olive oil in small skillet over medium heat. Add onion, green bell pepper, and garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir into beef in the stockpot.
  • Pour tomato sauce, water, cooking wine, and hot sauce into the stockpot. Stir in sazon seasoning, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, pepper, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer picadillo, uncovered, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • Split olives in half with your fingers and stir into the picadillo. Add squash. Simmer until liquid reduces but picadillo is not dry, 45 to 60 minutes. Season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.6 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 74.3 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 1856.2 mg, Sugar 6 g

PICADILLO



Picadillo image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 22m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup stuffed pimento olives, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Crushed red pepper flakes
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
Rice and beans, or tortillas, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, saute onions, garlic, and pepper in olive oil until softened, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add ground beef and olives and continue stirring to break up and brown the meat. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. When beef has browned, add tomato sauce gradually while stirring. Cook 1 to 2 minutes longer to incorporate sauce.
  • Serve with rice and beans or tortillas.

PICADILLO RECIPE



Picadillo recipe image

Ground beef and potatoes cooked in a tomato sauce is a dish known as picadillo sencillo, or carne molida con papas. All the ingredients are usually chopped before cooking. "Chopping" in Spanish is "picar" or "cortar", which is where the dish gets its name.

Provided by Mely Martínez

Categories     Main Course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ Tablespoons vegetable oil
1 lb ground beef (85/15%)
1/3 cup white onion (chopped)
2 garlic cloves
1 serrano pepper
1 ½ cup diced potato (about 8 ounces)
1 lb tomatoes (diced (About 2 large tomatoes))
1 Knorr® beef bouillon cube
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet; once oil is hot add the ground meat to cook. Break up large lumps of meat using a wooden spoon to make sure all the little pieces are well cooked. Fry until brown, about 8 minutes.
  • Add the onion and garlic. Stir and cook for about 1 minute, just enough to allow the onion to get transparent, then add Serrano pepper plus diced potatoes. Stir and keep cooking until potatoes are slightly tender, but still firm. This will take about 5 more minutes since you will still keep cooking them when you add the tomatoes.
  • Now, add the diced tomatoes and Knorr beef bouillon and stir again. The tomatoes will release their juices and the beef bouillon will dissolve, adding more flavor to the picadillo. Place a lid on your skillet and lower the heat. Keep cooking the picadillo until your potatoes are completely cooked and the tomatoes have formed a thick sauce.
  • Finally, season with salt and pepper and add the chopped cilantro.
  • Mexican Picadillo recipe the easy version
  • Serve with rice and warm corn tortillas. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 272 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 53 mg, Sodium 220 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g

GRANDMA DOREEN'S FLANK STEAK



Grandma Doreen's Flank Steak image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 flank steak (any size)
2 tablespoons sesame oil
Red pepper flakes, to taste
4 cloves fresh garlic, finely chopped
Two 1 1/2-inch pieces fresh ginger, peeled and sliced as thinly as possible
1 cup dry red wine
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • In a shallow non-reactive dish spread 2 garlic cloves and half the ginger slices so that all parts of the meat will come in contact with them. Rub the meat with the sesame oil and red pepper flakes and place the steak onto the garlic and ginger. Spread the remaining garlic and ginger over the meat and pour the red wine, soy sauce, and 2 tablespoons of honey into the dish. Cover with plastic warp and marinate for 2 hours or overnight. Turn the meat once during marinating.
  • Heat a barbecue or grill. Cook the meat for 5 to 7 minutes on each side depending on the thickness of the meat. This may also be cooked under the broiler or, on the stove if you have a large enough skillet. The marinade can be used by bringing it to a boil in a saucepan and then straining.
  • After removing it from the heat, let the flank steak sit for a few minutes, then slice thinly against the grain and serve in its own juices with cooked marinade sauce drizzled on top.

GRANDMA'S (MAMA NINA MEJIA-MERCADO) FLANK STEAK PICADILLO



GRANDMA'S (MAMA NINA MEJIA-MERCADO) FLANK STEAK PICADILLO image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Beef     Stew     Low Carb     Dinner

Yield 8 bowls

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 to 4 lb flank steak (defated and diagonally sliced into one inch tick strips.)
2 cups sliced yellow or white onion
1 1/2 cups tomatillos(sliced into thin wedges).
1 cup tomatillos (to blend with garlic and dry chili-pods.
8 garlic cloves
8 to 10 [dried]-Guajillo chile-pods
Salt
1/3 cup olive oil
Beef broth (enough to cover meath one inch obove it)

Steps:

  • * In a large enough pot, cook flank steak in 4 quarts of water. Ad salt to taste. * While meat is cooking, slice onion and tomatillos into thing wedges. * Peal garlic * Clean chile pods (deveined-remove seeds) and soak in one cup of hot water for about ten minutes. * Blend garlic, chile, and 1 cup of tomatillos using the same water from the chile. SET ASIDE * Once meat is cooked, shread it and SET ASIDE. SAVE the beef broth. * In a large saucepan, heat olive oil and saute sliced onion and tomatillos for about 7 minutes. * Add the mixture of garlic, tomatillos, and chile pods and saute for about 7 more minutes. * Add shreaded flank steak making sure to fold the meat so it gets coated with the mixture. * Add enough beef stew to cover the meat one inch above. * Bring it to a boil. Cover and reduce heat. Let it simer for 20-25 minutes. * Let it rest 10 minutes before serving with warm corn tortillas. (You can add cubed red potatoes) It is simple, but delicious!

Tips:

  • Use flank steak. Flank steak is a flavorful and affordable cut of meat that is perfect for picadillo. It is important to slice the steak against the grain to ensure that it is tender.
  • Season the steak well. Picadillo is a dish that is full of flavor, so it is important to season the steak well before cooking it. A good rule of thumb is to use 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper per pound of steak.
  • Cook the steak in a hot skillet. A hot skillet will help to sear the steak and prevent it from becoming dry. Be sure to cook the steak in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the skillet.
  • Add the vegetables. Once the steak is cooked, add the vegetables to the skillet and cook until they are softened. This will help to create a flavorful and colorful picadillo.
  • Add the sauce. The sauce for picadillo is typically made with tomatoes, onions, garlic, and chili peppers. You can also add other ingredients to the sauce, such as olives, capers, or raisins.
  • Simmer the picadillo. Once the sauce is added, bring the picadillo to a simmer and cook for at least 30 minutes. This will help to allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the picadillo. Picadillo can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, beans, or tortillas. It can also be used as a filling for empanadas or tacos.

Conclusion:

Picadillo is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover steak and vegetables, and it is also a budget-friendly meal. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make picadillo at home. So next time you are looking for a flavorful and satisfying meal, give picadillo a try!

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