Picadillo
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
284 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Picadillo
Description
This Picadillo starts by cooking onions and red bell peppers in olive oil until softened, then adding lean ground beef to brown. Garlic adds depth of flavor. Seasonings like ground cumin, oregano, and bay leaf contribute warm, aromatic spices typical of this dish.
Green olives bring a briny contrast while raisins introduce subtle sweetness. Tomato sauce and beef broth combine to create a rich, thick sauce after simmering 10-15 minutes. Fresh parsley or cilantro lightly scattered on top adds herbal brightness.
Picadillo can be served with rice, used as a filling for tacos, or alongside vegetables. The balanced sweet and savory elements make it a versatile dish. The recipe notes suggest using 90% lean beef to reduce excess grease, with higher fat content meat requiring draining after cooking.
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 to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup green olive sliced, pimiento stuffed
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 8 ounce can tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped, 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.
Notes
- Using 90% lean ground beef minimizes grease in the dish, making cleanup easier.
- If using higher fat ground beef, drain excess grease after browning the meat for best texture and flavor balance.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284 kcal
% 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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