Picadillo Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Picadillo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 small sweet onion, chopped; 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck; 1/2 cup sliced pitted green olives; 1/3 cup raisins; 1 tablespoon dried oregano, crumbled; 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce; One 15-ounce can tomato sauce; 1 cup beef stock or low-sodium broth; Salt; Freshly ground pepper; Steamed rice, for serving

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 small sweet onion, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck
1/2 cup sliced pitted green olives
1/3 cup raisins
1 tablespoon dried oregano, crumbled
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
One 15-ounce can tomato sauce
1 cup beef stock or low-sodium broth
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
Steamed rice, for serving

1
In a large, deep skillet, heat the olive oil until shimmering.
2
Add the cumin seeds and cook over moderate heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
3
Add the onion, bell pepper and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
4
Add the ground beef, olives, raisins and oregano and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon until no longer pink, about 8 minutes.
5
Add the Worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce and stock and season with salt and pepper.
6
Cover and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes.
7
Serve with steamed rice.

723

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1 small sweet onion, chopped, 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, 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.

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Picadillo

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