Steps:
- Heat oil over high heat in large, deep sikllet. Add onion and green pepper and cook, stirring freqently, until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cumin seeds and cook 1 minute more. Add beef and salt. Break up meat into bits. Continue cooking until beef is brown and crumbly, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour off any rendered fat. Stir in oregano, chili powder, cinnamon, tomatoes, olives, raisins and capers. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until flavors have mingled, about 15 min. To finish, stir in quinoa and adjust seasonings, adding pepper to taste. Cook until hot, about 1 minute. Accompany with lime wedges. Can sub ground turkey, pork or meatloaf mix. Can use hullless barley or brown rice instead of quinoa.
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Naseem Akhtar
a_n@yahoo.comI love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests.
Mugisha Paccy
paccy-m27@hotmail.comThis recipe is a great starting point, but I like to add my own personal touches. I usually add some diced bell peppers and corn.
Igor Kostrzanowski
kostrzanowski_igor35@gmail.comI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my picadillo turned out really dry. I think I might have overcooked it.
J Toxxic
t_j@yahoo.comI made this recipe in my slow cooker and it turned out perfect. It was so easy and I didn't have to babysit it.
Zura Tserodze
t-z71@yahoo.comI'm a vegetarian, so I substituted the beef with tofu. It turned out great!
Ahm3d Solo
a-s100@yahoo.comThis recipe was a lot of work, but it was worth it. The picadillo was delicious and my family loved it.
Priya Dura
d96@hotmail.comI found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices and it turned out much better.
Minahil Arooj
minahil_a55@yahoo.comThis recipe was a little too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. I'll probably cut back on the chili powder next time.
memory mukasera
mukasera_memory@hotmail.frI'm not a big fan of picadillo, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so flavorful and delicious.
Sushant Adhikari
sa96@hotmail.co.ukThis is the best picadillo recipe I've ever tried. I will definitely be making it again.
Attak Ali
a.a@gmail.comI made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Akash Dsa
a51@aol.comThis is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.
shawon hoshan
shawon.h43@gmail.comI love the combination of flavors in this dish. The beef, quinoa, and vegetables all come together perfectly.
Monisha Mukta
m-monisha35@hotmail.frThis was my first time making picadillo and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was easy to follow.
Abdulla Sha
abdulla-s@gmail.comI've made this recipe several times now and it's always a winner. I love that it's a one-pot meal and it's so flavorful.
ramen niazai
r_niazai7@gmail.comThis picadillo was a huge hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I used ground turkey instead of beef and it turned out great.