Beef Picadillo Recipe

Name: Beef Picadillo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small onion, chopped; 1/2 small red bell pepper, finely chopped; 8 large pimento stuffed olives, coarsely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 lb ground sirloin; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 cup frozen peas and carrot; 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 small red bell pepper, finely chopped
8 large pimento stuffed olives, coarsely chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 lb ground sirloin
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup frozen peas and carrot
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
salt
pepper

1
In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
2
Add the onion, bell pepper, olives and garlic and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
3
Crumble in the ground beef, using a wooden spoon to break up any large clumps.
4
Increase the heat and cook until the liquid is reduced.
5
Stir the tomato paste into the meat mixture and simmer over medium-low heat, stirring, for 2 minutes.
6
Stir in 2 to 3 tablespoons water to loosen the sauce.
7
Stir in the peas and carrots, cover and cook until just cooked through, 4 minutes.
8
Stir in the cilantro; season with salt and pepper.

213

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 small onion, chopped, 1/2 small red bell pepper, finely chopped, 8 large pimento stuffed olives, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Beef Picadillo falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Beef Picadillo

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