Instant Pot Picadillo
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
207 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
South American, American, Cuban
Instant Pot Picadillo
Description
Instant Pot Picadillo features ground beef browned with onions and garlic, then simmered with tomatoes and tomato sauce along with cumin and bay leaves for aromatics. The addition of alcaparrado (capers or olives) along with their brine introduces a salty, briny element which contrasts the earthiness of the meat. Cooking under pressure softens all components and intensifies the flavors.
The dish has a chunky texture from the broken-up meat, softened onions, and bell pepper pieces. The tomato-based sauce is moderately thickened by the cooking process. The balance of savory, salty, and slightly tangy flavors makes it suitable for serving over rice or with warm tortillas for a fulfilling meal.
The recipe’s use of the olive or caper brine is a distinctive step that enhances the overall flavor without needing extra salt. These details help elevate the Picadillo beyond a basic ground beef preparation.
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 lb ground beef 93% lean
- 1/2 onion large, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 to mato (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 red bell pepper (finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp cilantro
- 4 oz tomato sauce 1/2 can; brand preference Goya
- 1 tsp cumin ground
- 1-2 bay leaf
- 2 tbsp alcaparrado (capers or green olives would work too)
Instructions
- Press saute button, when hot brown meat and season with salt and pepper. Use a wooden spoon to break the meat up into small pieces until no longer pink.
- Add onion, garlic, tomato, salt, pepper and cilantro and stir 1 minute, add alcaparrado or olives and about 2 tbsp of the brine (the juice from the olives, this adds great flavor) cumin, and bay leaf. Add tomato sauce and 3 tablespoons of water and mix well. Cover and cook high pressure 15 minutes. Natural or quick release and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 207 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/2 generous cup | |
| Calories | 207kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 8.5g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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