Picadillo Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Picadillo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lb ground beef; 12 lb chorizo sausage, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; ½ cup chopped red bell pepper; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 -2 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon paprika; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 ½ cups canned diced tomatoes; ¾ cup beef stock; 1 tablespoon white sugar; ½ cup raisins, chopped; ¼ cup chopped pimento-stuffed green olives; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped; ⅓ cup slivered almonds, toasted; 1 tablespoon lime juice

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb ground beef
12 lb chorizo sausage, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
½ cup chopped red bell pepper
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 -2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 ½ cups canned diced tomatoes
¾ cup beef stock
1 tablespoon white sugar
½ cup raisins, chopped
¼ cup chopped pimento-stuffed green olives
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped
⅓ cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 tablespoon lime juice

1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet until shimmering.
2
Add beef and saute, chopping beef up into small bits, until beef is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes.
3
Drain any accumulated grease and discard.
4
Add chorizo and saute until it starts to give up its red-orange fat, 3-4 minutes.
5
Add onions and bell pepper and saute until limp, 3-4 minutes.
6
Add garlic and cook 1 minute, until fragrant.
7
Add spices and cook 1 minute.
8
Add tomatoes, stock and sugar.
9
Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover and cook 20 minutes.
10
Add raisins, olives, vinegar, capers, almonds and lime juice.
11
Simmer 5-7 minutes until hot and flavors are blended.

575

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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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 lb ground beef, 12 lb chorizo sausage, chopped, 1 large onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Picadillo falls under the Soups & Stews 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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