Piccadillo Recipe

Name: Piccadillo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium onions, chopped; 2 large green bell peppers, seeded and chopped; 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided in half; 1 1/2 lbs ground chuck, crumbled; 1/2 teaspoon celery salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (red ground pepper); 29 ounces tomato sauce; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 cup green olives, sliced, juice reserved; 1 (3 ounce) jar capers, drained; 1 cup raisins; reserved olive juice (optional); slivered almonds, toasted (optional)

Servings: persons

2 medium onions, chopped
2 large green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided in half
1 1/2 lbs ground chuck, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (red ground pepper)
29 ounces tomato sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup green olives, sliced, juice reserved
1 (3 ounce) jar capers, drained
1 cup raisins
reserved olive juice (optional)
slivered almonds, toasted (optional)

1
In a large, heavy-bottomed skillet, place onions and peppers in 2 tablespoons oil. Saute over medium heat until soft, about 8 minutes. Set aside. Add 2 tablespoons more oil to skillet. Add beef. Saute meat, until it is browned. Add celery salt, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, garlic, cayenne pepper, and reserved onions and peppers. Mix well.
2
Add tomato sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to blend. Cook 10 minutes over medium heat, so flavors mingle. Stir occasionally. Add olives, capers, and raisins. Cook over low heat, covered, for 40 minutes. Add reserved olive juice, if needed for consistency.
3
Top with slivered toasted almonds.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium onions, chopped, 2 large green bell peppers, seeded and chopped, 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided in half, 1 1/2 lbs ground chuck, crumbled, and more.

Yes, Piccadillo 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.

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