Ground Beef (Picadillo) Recipe

Name: Ground Beef (Picadillo)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef; 1 1/2 teaspoons adobo seasoning; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 1/2 cup finely diced green pepper; 1 teaspoon minced garlic or 2 cloves minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 tablespoon red wine; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup pimiento, diced; 1/4 cup pitted Spanish olives, , sliced

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 1/2 teaspoons adobo seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely diced green pepper
1 teaspoon minced garlic or 2 cloves minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon red wine
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup pimiento, diced
1/4 cup pitted Spanish olives, , sliced

1
Season the meat with the adobo and set aside.
2
In a skillet, heat oil on medium.
3
Stir in the onion, green pepper and garlic and cook until the vegetables are tender and just slightly colored.
4
Stir in the meat, breaking it up as you brown it.
5
When browned, pour off the excess fat.
6
Stir in the oregano and cook for 1 minute.
7
Stir in the tomato sauce, wine, vinegar, water, pimientos and olives.
8
Bring to a boil, lower heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
9
Stir occasionally.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef, 1 1/2 teaspoons adobo seasoning, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 cup finely chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Ground 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.

Ground Beef (Picadillo)

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