What’s Cooking Wednesday: Cuban Picadillo

What do you get when you combine lean pork with fresh corn, salsa and potatoes? The perfect recipe for Pork Month.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound 90% lean ground pork
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 cup white onion (chopped)
• 2 cups new potatoes (cooked, cut into 1/4-inch cubes)
• 1 1/4 cups tomatillo salsa
• 1 cup frozen corn (thawed)
• 1/4 cup cilantro
• 1/4 cup queso fresco (crumbled)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet; add onion and sauté for about 5 minutes.
2. Add ground pork, breaking into crumbles with the back of a spoon and turning frequently until browned on all sides.
3. Add potatoes, salsa and corn; stir and cook 10-15 minutes or until heated through. Fold in cilantro and sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately.

Recipe courtesy of Pork Be Inspired. 

Image courtesy of the National Pork Board and Pork Checkoff.