Mexican Picadillo

Picadillo is a Latin American comfort dish that has many variations depending on where you live.  This is a version found throughout Mexico.  It can served alone or along with rice and beans.  It's also great in tacos.  The recipe comes from Isabel Orozco-Moore  Some minor changes have been made.

In a blender (or using a wand) blend together the tomatoes, chiles, ½ of the onion, water, garlic, jalapeno, Mexican oregano, cumin and ½ teaspoon of the salt.  Blend together until smooth and set aside.  Cook the ground beef in a large skillet with some diced onions until the meat is lightly browned. Add the diced potatoes, diced carrots, and cook for 5 minutes, then add the blended tomato sauce mixture, cover, and cook for 10 minutes..

Uncover, cook for another 5 minutes, then stir in the frozen peas. It’s ready when the potatoes and carrots are tender and soft  Serve with beans and rice, or as a filler for tacos or burrito