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Picadillo
This picadillo is a blend of ground beef, olives and vegetables, all simmered together with spices and tomato sauce. A classic dish that takes just minutes to put together and always gets rave reviews!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 284 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup onion diced
- 3/4 cup red bell pepper diced
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef I use 90% lean
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup pimiento stuffed green olives sliced
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 8 ounce can tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley or cilantro
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add the onions and bell peppers and cook for 4-5 minutes or until softened.
- Add the ground beef and cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spatula, until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Season the meat and vegetables with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the olives, raisins, cumin, oregano, bay leaf, tomato sauce and beef broth to the pan. Bring to a simmer.
- Simmer for about 10-15 minutes or until sauce is thick. Sprinkle with parsley or cilantro, then serve.
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Notes
- I find that 90% lean ground beef does not generate much grease. If you use meat with a higher fat content, you'll want to drain off any excess grease after it's cooked.
Nutrition Information
Calories
284kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
74mg
(25%)
Sodium
351mg
(15%)
Potassium
614mg
(18%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
747IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
28mg
(31%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 284kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 351mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 614mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 747IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.