Healthy Picadillo Recipe

Name: Healthy Picadillo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground beef; 1/2 lb ground turkey (optional, feel free to use all ground beef); 1 1/2 cups chopped onions; 1 cup chopped carrot; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 cups sliced yellow bell peppers, each slice cut in half; 1 1/2 cups sliced red bell peppers, each slice cut in half; 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms; 3/4 cup golden raisin; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1/4 cup sliced pimento-stuffed green olives or 15 pimento-stuffed green olives; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 2 bay leaves; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can no-salt-added stewed tomatoes, undrained; 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce

Servings: persons

1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground turkey (optional, feel free to use all ground beef)
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 cup chopped carrot
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups sliced yellow bell peppers, each slice cut in half
1 1/2 cups sliced red bell peppers, each slice cut in half
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
3/4 cup golden raisin
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup sliced pimento-stuffed green olives or 15 pimento-stuffed green olives
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 bay leaves
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can no-salt-added stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce

1
Cook beef in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until browned; stir to crumble.
2
Remove from pan; drain well.
3
Add oil to pan. Add onion, carrots and garlic; saute 3 minutes. Add bell peppers & mushrooms; saute 3 minutes.
4
Return beef to pan.
5
Stir in raisins and remaining ingredients; bring to a boil.
6
Reduce heat; simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaves.
7
Serve over rice.

448

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb ground beef, 1/2 lb ground turkey (optional, feel free to use all ground beef), 1 1/2 cups chopped onions, 1 cup chopped carrot, and more.

Yes, Healthy 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.

Healthy Picadillo

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