Texas Pecan Picadillo Recipe

Name: Texas Pecan Picadillo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon bacon drippings or 1 tablespoon butter; 1 lb ground beef; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 (10 ounce) can tomatoes and green chilies; 1 teaspoon sugar; ½ cup raisins; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ¾ cup pecans, chopped; salt; corn chips or tostados

Servings: persons

1 large onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon bacon drippings or 1 tablespoon butter
1 lb ground beef
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 (10 ounce) can tomatoes and green chilies
1 teaspoon sugar
½ cup raisins
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¾ cup pecans, chopped
salt
corn chips or tostados

1
Brown onions in the fat, taking care not to scorch them.
2
Add beef and brown, stirring to break up.
3
Drain off drippings.
4
Add garlic, cloves, cinnamon, tomatoes, and sugar.
5
Add raisins and cumin; simmer, covered, 20 minutes.
6
Add pecans and simmer 10 more minutes.
7
Salt to taste.
8
Serve hot in a chafing dish with corn chips.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large onion, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon bacon drippings or 1 tablespoon butter, 1 lb ground beef, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Texas Pecan Picadillo 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.

Texas Pecan Picadillo

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