Picadillo
This picadillo recipe is a classic Latin comfort dish made with seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, tomatoes, and a blend of savory, sweet, and briny flavors. Easy to prepare and incredibly versatile, this homemade picadillo is perfect for serving over rice, in tacos, or as a filling for your favorite dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop Simmering
- Cuisine: Latin American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- Ground beef
- Onion, chopped
- Garlic, minced
- Tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
- Potatoes, diced
- Green bell pepper, chopped
- Olives, sliced
- Raisins (optional)
- Olive oil
- Cumin
- Paprika
- Oregano
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Beef broth or water
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper until softened.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart.
- Stir in diced potatoes and cook for a few minutes.
- Add tomato sauce, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in broth or water, cover, and simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in olives and raisins (if using) and cook a few more minutes.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve warm
Notes
Simmer covered to soften potatoes, then uncover to thicken.Adjust sweetness by adding or omitting raisins.Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/picadillo/
