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Keto Picadillo

This hearty and healthy Keto Picadillo recipe is loaded with savory, seasoned ground beef, juicy tomatoes, and classic Cuban flavors.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 292 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cuban

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef I use 85%
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup onions minced
  • ½ cup green olives stuffed with pimento halved
  • ½ red bell pepper diced
  • ½ cup white wine I use Pinot Grigio
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ¼ cup olive brine (from the green olives)
  • 1 small bay leaf
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt divided
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper divided

Instructions

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  1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat and season with half the salt and pepper. Cook until you get some good color and most of the fat has cooked off. Once the meat is browned, remove and set aside.
  2. Add in the olive oil, butter, onion, red pepper and the remaining salt and pepper. Sauté for about 2 minutes, then add in the garlic and cook for another 20 seconds.
  3. Add in the ground cumin, cinnamon, oregano and tomato paste. Allow them to toast for about 30 seconds, while stirring. Deglaze the pan with the wine, scraping up the brown bits of flavor.
  4. Add in the olives, chopped tomatoes, bay leaf, olive brine and water. Add the meat back in and simmer on on low for 15 minutes, with the lid offset.
  5. Serve over riced cauliflower or the side of your choice.

Notes

  • This recipe has recently been updated and differs a bit from the video.  Please see the recipe card and post for the updated recipe info.

Nutrition Information

Calories 292kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 292

% Daily Value*

Calories 292kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.