Picadillo Tacos Recipe

Name: Picadillo Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sliced almonds; 3 tablespoons canola oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 jalapeno, finely chopped; 3 large garlic cloves, sliced; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 pound ground beef chuck; 2 cups tomato puree; 1/2 cup golden raisins; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; Kosher salt; Pepper; Warm corn tortillas, shredded lettuce, chopped onion, pinto beans, grated Cotija cheese, salsa and lime wedges, for serving

Servings: persons

1/2 cup sliced almonds
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 jalapeno, finely chopped
3 large garlic cloves, sliced
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 pound ground beef chuck
2 cups tomato puree
1/2 cup golden raisins
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Kosher salt
Pepper
Warm corn tortillas, shredded lettuce, chopped onion, pinto beans, grated Cotija cheese, salsa and lime wedges, for serving

1
In a large skillet, toast the almonds over low heat, stirring, until golden, 3 to 5 minutes.
2
Transfer to a small bowl.
3
In the same skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil.
4
Add the onion, jalapeno and garlic and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion is golden, about 5 minutes.
5
Add the cinnamon, cumin, coriander and cloves and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute.
6
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and the ground beef and cook over moderate heat, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 3 minutes.
7
Stir in the tomato puree and raisins.
8
Simmer until thick, 7 to 8 minutes.
9
Add the lime juice and season the picadillo with salt and pepper.
10
Stir in the almonds.
11
Serve the picadillo in corn tortillas, passing shredded lettuce, chopped onion, pinto beans, grated cheese, salsa and lime wedges at the table.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup sliced almonds, 3 tablespoons canola oil, 1 onion, finely chopped, 1 jalapeno, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Picadillo Tacos 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.

Picadillo Tacos

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