Picadillo

Name: Picadillo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs ground beef; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1.5 cups tomato sauce; 1/2 cup green olives (pitted), sliced; 1/4 cup capers (drained); 1/4 cup raisins; 2 tsp tomato paste; 1/2 cup beef broth; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Cuban-style ground beef hash with olives, capers, and warm spices, served over rice. A savory, comforting weeknight dinner.

40 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

Latin AmericanDinnerStovetopStandard

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs ground beef
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1.5 cups tomato sauce
1/2 cup green olives (pitted), sliced
1/4 cup capers (drained)
1/4 cup raisins
2 tsp tomato paste
1/2 cup beef broth
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2

Add 1.5 lbs ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through (160°F internal temperature). Drain excess fat if needed.
3

Stir in 1 medium diced yellow onion and 4 cloves minced garlic, cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant.
4

Add 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, and 2 tsp tomato paste, stirring to coat the meat. Cook for 1 minute.
5

Pour in 1.5 cups tomato sauce and 1/2 cup beef broth. Stir in 1/2 cup sliced green olives (pitted), 1/4 cup capers (drained), and 1/4 cup raisins.
6

Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Simmer for 12-15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
7

Taste and adjust seasonings. Top with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro and serve over rice.

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Questions

What should Picadillo look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 6: cook until the sauce thickens. A reading of 160 F on a thermometer settles it.

Is there a substitute for capers in Picadillo?

The entry for Picadillo calls for 1/4 cup capers (drained). In its place: Chopped green olives give the same briny pop.

Can I use ground turkey instead of ground beef in Picadillo?

Yes. Choose turkey that is not extra-lean and add a tablespoon of oil to the pan, because turkey has less fat and browns more slowly. Season it a little harder than you would beef. As written, the entry for Picadillo uses 1.5 lbs ground beef.

How many calories are in Picadillo?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 380 calories, with 28 g protein, 22 g carbohydrate and 22 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 680 mg sodium.

How long does Picadillo keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Picadillo within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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