Pairings: Party Picadillo Recipe

Name: Pairings: Party Picadillo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds lean ground beef; 1 cup dry red wine; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 cups chopped red onion; 2 cups chopped green bell peppers; 2 jalapenos, seeded and minced; 4 large cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup pitted brine-cured black olives, sliced; 1 cup raisins; 1 tablespoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 cup tomato paste; Salt; Cayenne pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup toasted slivered blanched almonds; Rice and beans, pasta or tortillas for serving

Servings: persons

3 pounds lean ground beef
1 cup dry red wine
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 cups chopped red onion
2 cups chopped green bell peppers
2 jalapenos, seeded and minced
4 large cloves garlic, minced
1 cup pitted brine-cured black olives, sliced
1 cup raisins
1 tablespoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup tomato paste
Salt
Cayenne pepper, to taste
1/2 cup toasted slivered blanched almonds
Rice and beans, pasta or tortillas for serving

1
In a bowl, break up the meat with a fork, mix it with the wine and set aside.
2
Heat oil in a large pan over low heat.
3
Add onions, peppers, jalapenos and garlic and saute until tender and barely beginning to brown.
4
Stir in olives and raisins.
5
Increase heat to medium.
6
Add meat and any liquid, and cook, breaking up meat with a fork, until it loses its color and is uniformly crumbly, about 10 minutes.
7
Stir in oregano, cumin, tomato paste, and salt and cayenne pepper to taste.
8
Cover and cook on low 30 minutes.
9
Dish can be prepared in advance to this point and reheated later.
10
It should be moist, so it might need a little water added.
11
Top with almonds, serve with rice and beans, pasta or tortillas.

1354

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds lean ground beef, 1 cup dry red wine, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 cups chopped red onion, and more.

Yes, Pairings: Party 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pairings: Party Picadillo

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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