PICADILLO Y FRIJOLES

MEXICAN MEAL PREP FOR WEIGHT LOSS: PICADILLO Y FRIJOLES 🇲🇽 This easy recipe cooks in about 30 minutes and only requires minor substitutions to be macro friendly without sacrificing any flavor! You can enjoy with frijoles de la olla like me or with some low calorie tortillas.

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

1. Peel and chop vegetables into small pieces and mince the garlic.

Step 2

2. Chop the bacon into slices.

Step 3

3. Cook the bacon and remove.

Step 4

4. Add in ground beef and cook for 3 minutes.

Step 5

5. Add in the chopped onions, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.

Step 6

6. Once onions are translucent (~5 minutes) add in potatoes and carrots. Combine well.

Step 7

7. Add 1 can of el pato sauce and 1/2 cup of beef broth. Mix well.

Step 8

8. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.

Step 9

9. Mix in cooked bacon.

Step 10

10. Cook for 12-15 minutes or until potatoes and carrots are tender.

Step 11

11. If needed, add seasonings to taste.

Step 12

12. Serve with a side of beans. Each bowl will get 1.25 c beef mixture & 1/2 c beans.