Picadillo Sencillo Para Garnachas (Ground Meat Filling)

From The Cuisines of Mexico - Diana Kennedy

Ingredients:

• 1 frying pan
• 1 tablespoon lard
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and finely chopped
• 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 medium tomatoes (about 3/4 pound), skinned, seeded, and finely chopped
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• Freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Melt the lard and fry the garlic and onion, without browning, until they are soft.
2. Add the tomato and fry for a minute or so more.
3. Add the ground meat and seasoning and cook over a medium flame until it is tender.

Great to use as a taco filling or serve with eggs!