Enticing Picadillo Recipe
Experience the warmth of a traditional Mexican picadillo, a comforting dish that combines savory ground beef, colorful vegetables, and sweet raisins and olives. This delightful recipe is not only quick to prepare but also perfect for family gatherings, bringing everyone together around the dinner table. With its vibrant flavors and textures, each bite is a celebration of home-cooked goodness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers (any color), chopped
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
- ½ cup golden raisins
- ½ cup green olives, sliced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping your onions, bell peppers, and mincing garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onions and garlic until translucent.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in the chopped bell peppers, cumin, and oregano; cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add diced tomatoes, raisins, and olives; simmer for 15 minutes to meld flavors.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving hot over rice or in warm tortillas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg