Lettuce-Wrapped Picadillo Recipe

Name: Lettuce-Wrapped Picadillo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound extra-lean ground beef*; 2 garlic cloves, minced; Vegetable cooking spray; 1/2 (10-ounce) package frozen onion-and-pepper medley, thawed; 1/2 cup golden raisins; 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 2 to 3 teaspoons hot sauce; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Iceberg lettuce leaves; Lime wedges (optional)

Servings: persons

1 pound extra-lean ground beef*
2 garlic cloves, minced
Vegetable cooking spray
1/2 (10-ounce) package frozen onion-and-pepper medley, thawed
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup tomato sauce
2 to 3 teaspoons hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Iceberg lettuce leaves
Lime wedges (optional)

1
Cook ground beef and minced garlic in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat 10 minutes or until beef crumbles and is no longer pink. Drain and pat with paper towels.
2
Add onion-and-pepper medley to skillet; cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, 10 minutes or until onions are tender.
3
Stir in beef mixture, raisins, and next 5 ingredients. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until most of liquid evaporates. Serve beef mixture in lettuce leaves. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.
4
*Lean ground pork may be substituted for extra-lean ground beef. Use trimmed boneless pork loin chops; cut into chunks, and process in food processor until ground. Cook according to recipe.
5
Note: For testing purposes only, we used McKenzie's Seasoning Blend. If you can't find it in your market, substitute 1 onion, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; and 1 celery rib, chopped.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound extra-lean ground beef*, 2 garlic cloves, minced, Vegetable cooking spray, 1/2 (10-ounce) package frozen onion-and-pepper medley, thawed, and more.

Yes, Lettuce-Wrapped 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.

Lettuce-Wrapped Picadillo

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