⏱ 45 min total

Mexican-Inspired Picadillo

Name: Mexican-Inspired Picadillo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¼ cup White rice; 1 ½ medium whole Tomatoes; ¼ tbsp Olive oil; ¼ lb Ground beef; ¼ potato, large Potato; ¼ medium Carrots; ¼ medium Onion; 1 clove Garlic; ¼ tsp Salt; ¼ pepper Jalapeno peppers; ¼ tsp, ground Cumin seed; ¼ dash Black pepper; ¼ cup Beef broth; ½ tsp Chili powder

Per 1 serving · 552 g · 14 ingredients

Calories

624

31%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
28g
18% of calories
Carbs
67g
43% of calories
Fat
27g
39% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Mexican-Inspired Picadillo (552 g) has 624 calories, with 28 g of protein, 67 g of carbohydrates and 27 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (43% of calories). It is high in protein (56% DV), dietary fiber (23% DV) and Vitamin A (26% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 41%, 46% and 27% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

113cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

4.5g

Net carbs

60g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

6.4g

7.8 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein56%
Dietary fiber23%
Vitamin A26%
Vitamin C57%
Vitamin K21%
Thiamine37%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin E16%
Choline18%
Calcium10%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium41%
Saturated fat46%
Cholesterol27%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 30 min

1
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Rinse the tomatoes, remove the stems, and roast them for 20-25 minutes.
2
Cook the rice according to the package directions.
3
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté one-quarter of the onion in the oil for 3 minutes, then add half of the minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
4
Add the ground beef and salt to the skillet. Cook until the beef is lightly browned, draining excess fat if desired.
5
Chop the potato and carrot into small pieces. Add them to the beef and sauté for a few minutes.
6
In a blender or food processor, blend the roasted tomatoes with the remaining onion, garlic, and jalapeno until smooth.
7
Add the tomato-jalapeno mixture to the beef, along with cumin, black pepper, beef broth, and chili powder. Combine well and simmer over medium-low heat for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
8
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately over rice.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (552 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	231 μg	26%
Vitamin C	52 mg	57%
Vitamin D	0.1 μg	1%
Vitamin E	2 mg	16%
Vitamin K	25 μg	21%
Thiamine	0.4 mg	37%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.3 mg	21%
Niacin	10 mg	61%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	76%
Folate (B9)	168 μg	42%
Vitamin B12	2 μg	104%
Pantothenic acid	2 mg	31%
Choline	97 mg	18%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	95 mg	10%
Iron	6 mg	80%
Potassium	1,366 mg	29%
Magnesium	84 mg	20%
Phosphorus	363 mg	52%
Zinc	6 mg	56%
Copper	0.4 mg	43%
Manganese	1 mg	43%
Selenium	26 μg	46%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0.1 g	—
Alpha carotene	746 μg	—
Arginine	2 g	—
Aspartic acid	3 g	—
Beta carotene	2,314 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.3 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	48 μg	—
Fructose	3 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	3 g	—
Glutamic acid	5 g	—
Glycine	2 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0.3 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	2 g	—
Lycopene	4,748 μg	—
Lysine	2 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	13 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	5 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	14 g	—
Sucrose	1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0.1 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0.2 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.1 μg	—

Burning 624 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

118min
Walking (3.5 mph)
75min
Cycling (moderate)
52min
Running (6 mph)
88min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Mexican-Inspired Picadillo?

One serving of Mexican-Inspired Picadillo (1 serving) has 624 calories, which works out to 113 calories per 100 g. That is about 31% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Mexican-Inspired Picadillo high in protein?

It provides a solid 28 g of protein per serving (56% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 18% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Mexican-Inspired Picadillo keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 60 g of net carbs and 43% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Mexican-Inspired Picadillo?

947 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Mexican-Inspired Picadillo?

7.8 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (552 g)

Calories624

% Daily Value*

Total fat 27g	35%
Saturated fat 9.3g	46%
Trans fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 80mg	27%
Sodium 947mg	41%
Total carbohydrate 67g	24%
Dietary fiber 6.4g	23%
Total sugars 7.8g
Protein 28g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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