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Puerto Rican Picadillo Recipe
Savor the rich, bold flavors of Puerto Rican Picadillo, where ground meat meets a symphony of spices, olives, and raisins, creating a mouthwatering experience of island cuisine.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 357 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
South American
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 large sweet yellow onion small diced
- 4 cloves of garlic minced
- 1/4 cup sofrito
- 1 pound ground 80/20 beef
- 1/2 tsp dry adobo
- 1 large potato small diced
- 10 pimiento-stuffed olives cut in half
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 cup raisins optional
Instructions
- Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, then add the onions, garlic, and sofrito. Sauté until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the beef to the pan. Pour the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over the beef, and then sprinkle the 1/2 teaspoon adobo on top. Stir and break up the beef into crumbles until well combined.
- Add the potatoes, olives, bay leaves, raisins (if using), water, and tomato paste to the pan. Stir until well combined.
- Increase the heat to high to bring the beef mixture to a boil.
- Lower the heat to a simmer, cover, and let cook for 10 minutes.
- Uncover and let simmer for another 10 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
- Lastly, remove the bay leaves and transfer the beef mixture to a bowl. Let the mixture cool for 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- Store Puerto Rican Picadillo in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days to maintain its freshness. To freeze, use a freezer-safe container; it will stay good for about 3 months.
- When you're ready to enjoy it again, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight. To reheat, you have two convenient options: warm it in a saucepan over medium heat on the stovetop until heated through, or microwave it in a microwave-safe dish, stirring occasionally, until it's evenly heated.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
357kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
54mg
(18%)
Sodium
276mg
(12%)
Potassium
606mg
(17%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
170IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 357
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 357kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 276mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 606mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 170IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.