Delicious Picadillo
Experience the heartwarming flavors of picadillo, a traditional Latin American dish that combines seasoned ground beef with vibrant vegetables and spices. This savory meal, rich in history and flavor, is perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights at home. With its easy preparation, picadillo is not only delicious but also versatile—enjoy it over rice, in tacos, or stuffed in burritos. Your taste buds will thank you!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup green olives, chopped
- 1 cup tomato sauce (or crushed tomatoes)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp sweet paprika (or smoked paprika)
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping onion and bell pepper.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and bell pepper until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Add ground beef; cook until browned and crumbly. Break up meat as it cooks.
- Stir in minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in tomato sauce and add olives. Mix well and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add bay leaves during the last few minutes of cooking. Adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg