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Easy Picadillo


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4 from 98 reviews

  • Author: stella
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

A delightful and hearty dish combining ground beef, sweet raisins, and briny olives, perfect for family dinners.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup olives, sliced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat until it shimmers.
  2. Add the chopped onions, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until the onions are translucent.
  3. Stir in the ground beef and cook until fully browned.
  4. Add the diced tomatoes, raisins, sliced olives, cumin, and oregano, and season with salt and pepper. Allow to simmer for about 20 minutes.
  5. Serve warm over cooked rice or alongside tortillas.

Notes

For a healthier option, substitute ground turkey or chicken. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Skillet Cooking
  • Cuisine: Latin

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg