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Joaquin’s Super Power Picadillo Tacos

“Joaquin, I’ll take one taco, with extra destiny.”

These tacos might not actually give you super power (or Overwatch ults) but they are mighty tasty and could leave you feeling like a proper kitchen wizard.

The recipe is under the cut!

- MJ & K

Ingredients:

• Canola oil
  
• 1 large russet potato, peeled and chopped into quarter-inch cubes
  
• 2 pounds lean ground beef 
  
• 1 Tbsp cumin
  
• 3 Tbsp chili powder
  
• 1 tsp garlic powder
  
• 1 tsp onion powder
  
• ½ tsp ground corriander
  
• Salt and pepper
  
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  
• 1 large bell pepper, diced (of any color)
  
• 1 fresh jalapeno, diced fine
  
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped 
  
• 1 small can of green chilies
  
• 3 Roma tomatoes, chopped
  
• ½ cup chicken broth
  
• Warm corn tortillas
  
• Chopped lettuce
  
• Avocado
  
• Sour cream
  
• Shredded cheese
  
• Cilantro
  

Warm a generous splash of canola oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the potato cubes and fry them until they turn golden brown and crunchy - about 7-10 minutes. Remove them to a paper towel-lined plate and add the ground beef to the same pan. Add the cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, corriander, and salt and pepper. Cook the beef and spices until thoroughly browned and then remove to a holding dish. 

In the same pan with the remaining beef fat (and another splash of oil if necessary) add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the pepper, jalapeno, garlic, and green chilies and cook for an additional 5-8 minutes, until the pepper is tender and the onion has begun to caramelize. Add the chopped tomatoes and chicken broth. Simmer until the mixture begins to reduce, then add the cooked potatoes and ground beef and stir to combine. Let the mixture warm through for 3-5 minutes. 

Serve the filling on warm corn tortillas with as many toppings as you like! It’s your magic taco, after all.