Beef Picadillo Recipe

Name: Beef Picadillo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 3/4 cup diced onion; 3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper; 1 tablespoon minced garlic (2 to 3 cloves); 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef; 2/3 cup tomato sauce; 1/3 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed green olives, drained; 1/3 cup raisins; 1 1/2 tablespoons brine-packed capers, drained; 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar or dry sherry; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crumbled; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon sugar, or to taste; Salt to taste

Servings: persons

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup diced onion
3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 tablespoon minced garlic (2 to 3 cloves)
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
2/3 cup tomato sauce
1/3 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed green olives, drained
1/3 cup raisins
1 1/2 tablespoons brine-packed capers, drained
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar or dry sherry
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crumbled
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon sugar, or to taste
Salt to taste

1
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the oil.
2
Add the onion and bell pepper and saute until the onion is translucent and softened, about 8 minutes.
3
Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes more.
4
Add the beef and saute until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
5
Stir in the tomato sauce, olives, raisins, capers, vinegar, cumin, oregano, sugar, and salt.
6
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the mixtures consistency is like that of a sloppy Joe.
7
Serve hot or use as a filling.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, 3/4 cup diced onion, 3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper, 1 tablespoon minced garlic (2 to 3 cloves), 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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