Picadillo With Capers Recipe

Name: Picadillo With Capers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 c. olive oil; 2 lb. ground beef (chuck); 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 1 large tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 tsp. crushed oregano; 1 (3 oz.) bottle capers; 8 pimiento stuffed olives; 1 small can tomato sauce; 1/4 c. Burgundy wine; 2 or 3 drops hot sauce; 1/2 tsp. brown sugar; 1/4 c. water; salt if needed

Servings: persons

1/4 c. olive oil
2 lb. ground beef (chuck)
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 large tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. crushed oregano
1 (3 oz.) bottle capers
8 pimiento stuffed olives
1 small can tomato sauce
1/4 c. Burgundy wine
2 or 3 drops hot sauce
1/2 tsp. brown sugar
1/4 c. water
salt if needed

1
Use a large skillet with cover.
2
Heat olive oil and brown beef until all red disappears.
3
Combine onion, green pepper, tomato, garlic, bay leaf, crushed oregano and capers.
4
Add to meat in skillet, mix well and cook covered for about 10 minutes on moderate heat.
5
Cut olives into thin rounds. Add to meat together with tomato sauce, Burgundy wine, hot sauce and brown sugar.
6
Stir well and cook 5 minutes uncovered.
7
Now add water and mix well, correct seasoning as needed, cover and cook at low heat for approximately 30 minutes, or until most of liquid is absorbed. Serve over long grain white rice and fried plantains.

769

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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: 1/4 c. olive oil, 2 lb. ground beef (chuck), 1 small onion, finely chopped, 1 medium green pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Picadillo With Capers 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!

Picadillo With Capers

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Variations & substitutions

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