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Picadillo Recipe
An Unexpectedly Delicious Combo of Sweet and Salty
Course Main Course
Cuisine latin
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes minutes
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Total Time 40 minutes minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 394kcal
Author Amelia Mapstone
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large tomato diced
- 1/2 cup green olives sliced
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1 tablespoon capers rinsed
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup water or beef broth
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté until onions are translucent.
Add ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned.
Stir in tomatoes, olives, raisins, capers, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add water or broth and bring to a simmer.
Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until most of the liquid has been absorbed and the flavors meld together.
Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 513mg | Potassium: 536mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 337IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 3mg