Picadillo de Arracache - Minced Arracacha

• Cooking Time: 30 min
• Yield: 12 servings
• Level: Intermediate

Ingredients

• 2 lbs arracacha, peeled and chopped

• 1lb lean ground beef, chorizo sausage or Italian sausage

• 1 cup onion, finely chopped

• 1 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped

• 3 tablespoon garlic, minced and marinated in olive oil

• 1 bunch cilantro, chopped

• 1 tablespoon annatto

• 2 tablespoon vegetable oil

• 1 (5 oz) can tomato paste

• 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

• 1 teaspoon oregano, ground

• 1/2 teaspoon cumin

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Tabasco sauce to taste

Directions

Heat oil, annatto, onions, garlic, red bell pepper, cilantro and tomato paste in a saucepan over medium high for five minutes, stirring often. Add ground beef and arracacha. Add 2 cups water and cover for two minutes. Uncover saucepan and simmer, stirring often until arracacha is soft. Add cumin, oregano, salt and pepper to taste. Serve on a tortilla with hot sauce to taste.