Description
Picadillo is a savory and sweet dish that brings vibrant flavors to your dinner table. This traditional recipe features tender ground beef paired with sweet raisins and briny olives, creating a delightful balance that tantalizes the taste buds. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, picadillo is not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough to serve over rice or in tacos. With its rich aromas filling your home, this dish will surely impress your guests and create lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers (red or green), chopped
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup sliced green olives
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping onions, garlic, and bell peppers.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions and bell peppers until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon; cook until browned (around 7-8 minutes).
- Pour in tomato sauce, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper; stir well and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Mix in raisins and green olives; simmer for an additional 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Latin
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg