Picadillo
“A spicy ground beef dish with olives and raisins.”
Ground Beef
Onion
Capsicum
Olive
Raisin
tomato sauceWhere it comes from
Picadillo is a popular dish in Latin American countries, with each region adding its unique twist to the recipe.
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How it's made
4 steps · Show ↓25 min active
How it's made
4 steps · Show ↓- 15 min
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
Watch outEnsure the beef is fully browned with no pink remaining before proceeding.
- 25 min
Reduce the heat to medium and add chopped onions and bell peppers to the skillet. Stir occasionally until the onions are translucent and the peppers are soft, about 5 minutes.
- 310 min
Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, olives, and raisins. Let the mixture simmer gently, releasing a sweet and savory aroma, for about 10 minutes.
- 45 min
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Allow the flavors to meld together as the sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, for another 5 minutes.
