Chef John'S Picadillo Recipe

Name: Chef John'S Picadillo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (85% lean); 1 cup diced yellow onions; 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 bay leaves; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar; 3 cups crushed tomatoes; 1/4 cup water; 1/4 cup currants or raisins; 1/2 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed green olives, or to taste

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/2 pounds ground beef (85% lean)
1 cup diced yellow onions
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
3 cups crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup currants or raisins
1/2 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed green olives, or to taste

1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and break up into small pieces with a spoon or spatula as it browns. Cook until meat completely loses its pink color, 8 to 10 minutes. Add diced onion and salt. Cook until onions turn translucent, about 5 minutes. Add pepper, cumin, cinnamon, bay leaves, and cayenne pepper. Cook 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
2
Stir in red wine vinegar, crushed tomatoes, and water. Cook a few minutes while deglazing pan. Add currants; bring back to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook until meat is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
3
Gently stir in sliced olives; cover and cook another 10 to 15 minutes.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (85% lean), 1 cup diced yellow onions, 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste, and more.

Yes, Chef John'S 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.

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