Chinese Picadillo Recipe

Name: Chinese Picadillo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Grape Seed Oil; 1/2 whole Large Onion, Small Dice; 3- 1/2 ounces, weight Shitake Mushrooms, Small Dice; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Chinese Five Spice Powder; 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger; 1- 1/2 pound Lean Ground Beef; ⅔ cups Frozen Corn Or Peas, Thawed; 1 can Water Chestnuts, Small Dice; A Can Is 8 Ounces; 1/4 cups Chinese Cooking Wine; 1 cup Beef Broth, Low-sodium; 3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce, Low Sodium; 1 Tablespoon Honey; 1 Tablespoon Rice Vinegar; 1/2 teaspoons Sesame Oil

Servings: persons

1 Tablespoon Grape Seed Oil
1/2 whole Large Onion, Small Dice
3- 1/2 ounces, weight Shitake Mushrooms, Small Dice
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1- 1/2 teaspoon Chinese Five Spice Powder
1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
1- 1/2 pound Lean Ground Beef
⅔ cups Frozen Corn Or Peas, Thawed
1 can Water Chestnuts, Small Dice; A Can Is 8 Ounces
1/4 cups Chinese Cooking Wine
1 cup Beef Broth, Low-sodium
3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce, Low Sodium
1 Tablespoon Honey
1 Tablespoon Rice Vinegar
1/2 teaspoons Sesame Oil

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Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium to medium high heat.
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Add the onions and mushrooms and cook until the onions are translucent.
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Add the garlic, Chinese Five spice and the ginger.
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Cook for about 2 minutes.
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Add the ground beef.
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Stir to break up the beef as it cooks.
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When the beef has browned, add the corn or peas, the water chestnuts and the Chinese cooking wine.
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Allow the wine to reduce by half.
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Add the beef broth, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar and sesame oil.
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Cook until the liquid has reduced to just a few tablespoons in the bottom of the skillet.
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*Note, low sodium soy sauce was used in this recipe.
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If you only have regular soy sauce, start with only 2 tablespoons, give it a taste and if it needs more soy sauce you can add more.
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Serve with rice, or in lettuce cups.

152

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tablespoon Grape Seed Oil, 1/2 whole Large Onion, Small Dice, 3- 1/2 ounces, weight Shitake Mushrooms, Small Dice, 2 cloves Garlic, Minced, and more.

Yes, Chinese Picadillo falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chinese Picadillo

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Variations & substitutions

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