Savory Beef Picadillo Recipe: Comfort Food Made Easy

This Beef Picadillo Recipe combines tender ground beef with spices and sweet raisins for a comforting meal.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Beef Filling

1 pound Ground Beef can be substituted with ground turkey
1 Onion, diced yellow or white preferred
3 cloves Garlic, minced fresh for best flavor
1 Bell Pepper, diced red or yellow for sweetness

For the Sauce

1 cup Tomato Sauce or diced tomatoes for a chunkier sauce
1/2 cup Raisins can swap for chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup Green Olives, sliced optional

For Flavor Enhancement

1 teaspoon Cumin adjust to taste
1 teaspoon Oregano fresh preferred

Equipment

Large skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Add 1 diced onion and 1 diced bell pepper, cooking for about 5-7 minutes until soft and translucent.
Incorporate 3 minced garlic cloves into the skillet and sauté for an additional minute.
Stir in 1 pound of ground beef, breaking it apart and cooking for about 8-10 minutes until browned.
Pour in 1 cup of tomato sauce, 1/2 cup of raisins, and 1/2 cup of sliced green olives. Add 1 teaspoon of cumin and 1 teaspoon of oregano, then stir thoroughly.
Reduce heat and let the mixture simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Taste and adjust seasoning before serving warm over rice or with tortillas.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Browning the ground beef well enhances its flavor. Make sure to taste as you go for balance.

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