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Brazilian Picadillo Recipe
This easy, meaty Brazilian picadillo recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners. Made with simple spices and the delicious tang from green olives, this recipe makes for an easy-to-make, no-fuss meal. Serve it over Brazilian rice or noodles for a terrific and economical meal your familia will love!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 5 Servings
Calories: 315 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
South American , Brazilian
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 large onion, diced about 1 cup
- 1/2 small red or yellow bell pepper, diced about 1/2 cup
- 1 tablespoon brazilian sofrito or 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons of dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup of green olives, halved about a whole 6oz jar
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 14oz can of diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 cup Water or stock
- 1/4 cup parsley, minced
- salt and 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
Serving
1serving
Calories
315kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
64mg
(21%)
Sodium
605mg
(25%)
Potassium
379mg
(11%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
691IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
62mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 315
% 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.