5 from 8 votes
Best Picadillo Recipe
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. ♡
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
people
Calories:
315 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup onion finely chopped
- 1 cup carrots peeled, medium dice or diagonal-cut
- 1 tsp kosher salt you will add ½ tsp to the onions and the other ½ tsp to the ground beef, divided
- ¼ tsp black pepper coarse
- 4 cloves finely chopped
- 2 tsp oregano dried
- ½ tsp smoked paprika or one chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup peas frozen
- 1 cup green olives pitted
- ½ cup tomato sauce or 2 tbsp tomato paste + 4 tsp water
- 1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 lime juiced
- ¼ cup cilantro fresh, chopped
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 315
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.