Picadillo

Ingredients

2 Carrots - diced

2 potatoes - diced

1.5 lbs ground beef

3-4 roma tomatoes

half an onion, plus more diced

2 garlic cloves

1/2 cup water

bouillion

6 bay leaves

sprig of fresh thyme if you have it

salt

Instructions

1. In a small pot, cover carrots and potatoes with water and bring to a boil at medium heat, simmer until soft.

2. At medium heat, fry diced onion for a few minutes in oil and add meat, chopping it small with the spatula as it cooks.

3. While cooking, blend tomatoes, garlic, half an onion and ½ cup water with bouillion (if paste). When the meat is cooked add the blended salsa. Simmer for a few minutes.

4. Add the cooked carrot and potato and increase heat to medium high. When it boils, add bouillon if using powder.

5. Check for flavor and add salt if needed.

6. Add bay leaves and sprig of thyme, lower to medium heat and let simmer until thick.

Serve on tostadas

optional toppings: cream, tomato, lettuce, cheese, diced onion