Brazilian Picadillo Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
5 Servings
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Calories
315 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
South American, Brazilian
Brazilian Picadillo Recipe
Description
The Brazilian Picadillo recipe begins by sautéing onions and bell pepper in olive oil until soft and fragrant, then adding garlic for additional aroma. Ground beef is cooked until browned over medium-low heat, then seasoned with salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, and paprika to introduce warm and herbaceous notes. Chopped green olives and red wine vinegar contribute a sharp, briny character balancing the richness of the meat.
Tomato paste and canned diced tomatoes add body and acidity, while a bay leaf imparts subtle complexity during a simmering phase. The dish is cooked covered, then briefly uncovered to thicken and intensify. A sprinkle of fresh parsley finishes the dish, providing a fresh herbal contrast. This simmered meat mixture offers a combination of tender meat, flavorful spices, and bright accents from the vinegar and olives.
Brazilian Picadillo is suitable as an entrée or served alongside rice or bread. Its hearty texture and complex flavor make it a versatile option for a grounded, savory meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 large onion about 1 cup, diced
- 1/2 small bell pepper about 1/2 cup, red or yellow, diced
- 1 tablespoon Brazilian sofrito or 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup green olives about a whole 6oz jar, halved
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 oz diced tomatoes with juice, canned
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 cup water or stock
- 1/4 cup parsley minced
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place a large heavy bottomed pan or dutch oven over medium to high heat. Add the olive oil, and when the oil is hot, add in the onions and the bell pepper. Saute until they are soft - about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the garlic, and sauté until fragrant – about 1-2 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low, and add in the ground beef. Cook the meat through, stirring occasionally - about 5 minutes.
- Once the meat is cooked through, increase the heat back to medium high, then, season with salt and pepper, and add in the cumin, the oregano, the paprika and stir.
- Next, add in the olives, and the vinegar, and stir to combine.
- Add in the tomato paste, the water/stock, and the bay leaf, and stir to combine.
- Add in the diced tomatoes, stir, cover and let it simmer on medium heat for about 10 minutes.
- Remove the lid from the pan, and let it simmer uncovered another 5-10 minutes.
- Finish with the parsley and serve!
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Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 315 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 315kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 605mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 379mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 691IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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