Picadillo
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Calories
351 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
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Cuisine
Filipino
Picadillo
Description
This Picadillo recipe begins by sautéing onions and garlic in canola oil to develop a fragrant base. Cubed chuck roast is then browned and simmered with fish sauce and chopped tomatoes, which provide a gentle tang and umami depth to the broth. The mixture is cooked for over an hour until the beef is tender and flavors meld.
Chayote is added towards the end to soften, giving the stew a slight crunch and fresh contrast. Seasoning with salt and black pepper is adjusted to taste before serving. The stew offers a hearty, well-balanced dish featuring tender meat combined with mild, fresh vegetables in a flavorful broth.
Picadillo is typically served hot and can be paired with rice or bread to enjoy the rich broth. Uniform cutting of ingredients ensures even cooking and balanced texture throughout the dish.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 onion small, peeled and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- 2 pounds chuck roast cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 2 tomato large, chopped
- 3 cups water
- 2 pieces chayote peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions and garlic and cook until softened.
- Add beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink.
- Add fish sauce and continue to cook for about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and cook until softened and begins to release juice.
- Add water and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and cook for about 1 to 1 ½ hours or until tender.
- Add chayote and cook for about 7 to 10 minutes or until tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
- Cut all ingredients into evenly sized pieces to ensure uniform cooking and texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 351 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 351kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 51g | 102% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 133mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 1075mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 1018mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 260IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 11.8mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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