PICADILLO (VERSION #2)

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Supper needn't be a big bore when you're economizing with ground beef. This tangy Latin American dish can be served with rice or couscous, or used as a taco filling. Adapted from Like Grandma Used to Make: A Treasury of Fondly Remembered Dishes, a Reader's Digest publication. Recipe found in The Toronto Star

Provided by Dreamer in Ontario

Categories     Cuban

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 lb lean ground beef
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup tomato sauce
2 small tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 apple, unpeeled, chopped
4 large green onions, sliced (white and green parts)
1/3 cup raisins
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup pimento stuffed olive, chopped
1 tablespoon pickled jalapeno pepper, minced
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
3 tablespoons slivered almonds

Steps:

  • In large skillet on medium-high heat, stir beef with garlic until browned (about 5 minutes).
  • Stir in tomato sauce, tomatoes, apple, onions, raisins, water, olives, jalapeno, vinegar, sugar, celery seeds, cinnamon, cumin, salt, pepper and cloves,turn heat to medium-low, cover and simmer 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Before serving, stir in almonds or sprinkle them over top.

Shazia Mukhtar
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This picadillo is a great way to use up leftover meat.


Majidul majidul
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This picadillo is a great party food.


Khizarhayait Khizarhayait
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This picadillo is a great comfort food.


Kashif Amin
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This picadillo is a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Zorica Nakeva
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This picadillo is a great make-ahead meal.


Alisia Hoxha
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This picadillo is a great way to use up leftover meat.


Hello Says
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This picadillo is a great party food. It's easy to make, and everyone loves it.


Wafula Peter
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This picadillo is a great comfort food. It's so warm and flavorful.


Salman Faris
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This picadillo is a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Oceanz Aisha
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This picadillo is a great make-ahead meal. I can make it on the weekend and then reheat it during the week.


Sadam Hussain Wattu
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I love that this picadillo recipe is so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my taste.


Lonalyn Logeswaran
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This picadillo is a great way to use up leftover meat. I always have some leftover steak or chicken in the fridge, and this is a great way to use it up.


TEST Amirri
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I'm always looking for new picadillo recipes, and this one is a keeper. It's so simple to make, and the flavors are amazing.


Grace Obeng
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This picadillo is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I love that I can use ground beef or turkey, and it always turns out great.


Rehman Zaib
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I made this picadillo for my picky eaters, and they loved it! It's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


Nispriha Sujeewon
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This picadillo is the best I've ever had. It's so flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Norwy
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I'm not a big fan of picadillo, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Tomas Jimenez
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This picadillo was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments. Thank you for sharing this recipe.


David Augustine
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I made this picadillo for my family last night, and they loved it! The flavors were amazing, and the meat was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Momin khan
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This picadillo recipe is a winner! It's easy to follow, and the results are delicious. The picadillo is flavorful and moist, and the potatoes and carrots add a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.