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

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.

Questions

How long does Picadillo keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Picadillo?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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