Picadillo Sloppy Joes Recipe

Name: Picadillo Sloppy Joes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil; 3/4 cup chopped onion; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 pound 90% lean ground sirloin; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup water; 3 tablespoons dried currants; 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained; 2 1/4 ounces pitted green olives, chopped (about 12); 1 (15-ounce) can unsalted crushed tomatoes, undrained; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon minced pickled jalapeno pepper; Cooking spray; 1 medium red onion, cut into 6 (1/2-inch-thick) slices; 6 (1 1/2-ounce) hamburger buns with sesame seeds; 6 small green leaf lettuce leaves

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon olive oil
3/4 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 pound 90% lean ground sirloin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons dried currants
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained
2 1/4 ounces pitted green olives, chopped (about 12)
1 (15-ounce) can unsalted crushed tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced pickled jalapeno pepper
Cooking spray
1 medium red onion, cut into 6 (1/2-inch-thick) slices
6 (1 1/2-ounce) hamburger buns with sesame seeds
6 small green leaf lettuce leaves

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Heat a large saucepan over medium heat. Add oil; swirl to coat. Add chopped onion and garlic; saute 4 minutes. Add beef to pan; cook 5 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble. Stir in oregano, cumin, and cinnamon; cook 1 minute. Add 1/2 cup water and the next 4 ingredients (through tomatoes). Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in cilantro, vinegar, and jalapeno.
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Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat with cooking spray. Add onion slices to pan; grill 4 minutes on each side. Remove onion from pan. Place buns, cut sides down, on grill pan; grill 1 minute or until toasted.
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Place 1 lettuce leaf on bottom half of each bun; top each with 1/2 cup beef mixture. Divide onion slices evenly among servings; top with top halves of buns.
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon olive oil, 3/4 cup chopped onion, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 1 pound 90% lean ground sirloin, and more.

Yes, Picadillo Sloppy Joes falls under the General 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.

Picadillo Sloppy Joes

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