Best Picadillo Recipe

Name: Best Picadillo Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 people
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup onion; 1 cup of carrots; 1 tsp kosher salt divided*; ¼ tsp coarse black pepper; 4 cloves; 2 tsp dried oregano; ½ tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp cumin; ½ tsp cayenne pepper; 1 lb ground beef; 1 cup frozen peas; 1 cup green pitted olives; ½ cup tomato sauce; 1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup; 1 lime; ¼ cup fresh chopped cilantro

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5.0

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Excellent

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
6 people
Calories
315 kcal
Course
Dinner
Cuisine
Mexican

Best Picadillo Recipe

Peter Alvarado

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This Picadillo Recipe is a true family favorite. It's perfectly seasoned ground beef, garlic, and onions simmered in a light tomato sauce. You are going to love how easy this dish is to make. ♡

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Ingredients

Servings

2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup onion finely chopped
1 cup of carrots peeled, medium dice or diagonal-cut
1 tsp kosher salt divided* you will add ½ tsp to the onions and the other ½ tsp to the ground beef
¼ tsp coarse black pepper
4 cloves finely chopped
2 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp smoked paprika or one chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp cayenne pepper
1 lb ground beef
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup green pitted olives
½ cup tomato sauce or 2 tbsp tomato paste + 4 tsp water
1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup
1 lime juiced
¼ cup fresh chopped cilantro

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Instructions

In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, onions, and carrots. Season with ½ tsp kosher salt and black pepper. Sautee until the onions have softened.
Next, add the garlic, oregano, smoked paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Stir-fry just until aromatic, about 30 seconds.
When ready, add the ground beef, the other ½ tsp kosher salt, and stir-fry until the meat gets crispy and brown. Then, add the frozen peas, olives, and tomato sauce. Mix to combine. Then, cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 10 minutes on low heat.
Finally, open the lid, give a quick stir, add the maple syrup, squeeze lime juice all over the seasoned meat, sprinkle in the chopped cilantro, and enjoy immediately.

Notes

SERVE: You can keep this out for about 2 hours before it needs to be stored and refrigerated.
STORE: Place the Picadillo in an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
FREEZE: Once cooled, place it in a freezer-safe container and freeze for 1-2 months.
DEFROST: Defrost at room temperature for 3-4 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
REHEAT: Add the mixture to a medium saucepan and stir in ¼ cup of water. Heat over medium heat until heated through.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 0.75cup Calories 315kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 13g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 54mg (18%) Sodium 914mg (38%) Potassium 475mg (14%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 4139IU (83%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 64mg (6%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 315 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	0.75cup
Calories	315kcal	16%
Carbohydrates	11g	4%
Protein	15g	30%
Fat	24g	37%
Saturated Fat	7g	35%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	13g	65%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	54mg	18%
Sodium	914mg	38%
Potassium	475mg	10%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	5g	10%
Vitamin A	4139IU	83%
Vitamin C	15mg	17%
Calcium	64mg	6%
Iron	3mg	17%