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Picadillo for 10 People
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 3 lbs ground beef
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 large onions, diced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bell peppers, diced
- 4 tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup green olives, sliced
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup capers
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced onions and minced garlic, and sauté until the onions are translucent.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- Once the beef is browned, add the diced bell peppers and tomatoes to the skillet, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Stir in the green olives, raisins, capers, and tomato paste, and mix well.
- Pour in the beef broth and season with cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine all the ingredients.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the picadillo simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Once the picadillo is ready, serve hot with rice or tortillas. Enjoy!
Picadillo is a traditional Latin American dish with a rich history dating back to the Spanish colonization of the Americas. This savory and sweet dish is a flavorful blend of ground meat, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and a variety of spices, often including cumin, cinnamon, and bay leaves. It is typically served with rice and beans, making it a hearty and satisfying meal for large gatherings. In Cuba, picadillo is a staple dish, often prepared with ground beef, raisins, and olives, giving it a unique sweet and savory flavor profile. In Mexico, picadillo may include potatoes and carrots, adding a delightful texture and depth to the dish. In the United States, particularly in regions with a strong Latin American influence, such as Miami and Los Angeles, picadillo can be found in many authentic restaurants and home kitchens. Chefs and home cooks alike take pride in perfecting their own unique variations of this beloved dish, often passing down treasured family recipes through generations
60 min
10
350 calories
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