Best Picadillo Recipe
Recipe Cost $9.40 Serving Cost $1.56 Course dinner
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings people
Recipe Cost $ $9.40 Serving Cost $ $1.56This Picadillo Recipe is a true family favorite. It's perfectly seasoned ground beef, garlic, and onions simmered in a light tomato sauce. You are going to love how easy this dish is to make. ♡
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup onion finely chopped
- 1 cup of carrots peeled, medium dice or diagonal-cut
- 1 tsp kosher salt divided* you will add ½ tsp to the onions and the other ½ tsp to the ground beef
- ¼ tsp coarse black pepper
- 4 cloves finely chopped
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp smoked paprika or one chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup green pitted olives
- ½ cup tomato sauce or 2 tbsp tomato paste + 4 tsp water
- 1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 lime juiced
- ¼ cup fresh chopped cilantro
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, onions, and carrots. Season with ½ tsp kosher salt and black pepper. Sautee until the onions have softened.
- Next, add the garlic, oregano, smoked paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Stir-fry just until aromatic, about 30 seconds.
- When ready, add the ground beef, the other ½ tsp kosher salt, and stir-fry until the meat gets crispy and brown. Then, add the frozen peas, olives, and tomato sauce. Mix to combine. Then, cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 10 minutes on low heat.
- Finally, open the lid, give a quick stir, add the maple syrup, squeeze lime juice all over the seasoned meat, sprinkle in the chopped cilantro, and enjoy immediately.
Notes
Storage and Reheating Tips
SERVE: You can keep this out for about 2 hours before it needs to be stored and refrigerated. STORE: Place the Picadillo in an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. FREEZE: Once cooled, place it in a freezer-safe container and freeze for 1-2 months. DEFROST: Defrost at room temperature for 3-4 hours or overnight in the refrigerator. REHEAT: Add the mixture to a medium saucepan and stir in ¼ cup of water. Heat over medium heat until heated through.Equipment
large skillet
Measuring cups and spoons
Wooden mixing spoon
Cutting board
Chef’s knife
Nutrition
Serving: 0.75cupCalories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 15gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 914mgPotassium: 475mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 4139IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 3mg
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