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Picadillo Recipe

Picadillo Recipe

Picadillo is a hearty and flavorful ground beef dish cooked with vegetables, spices, and potatoes. It’s easy to make, filling, and perfect for serving with rice or tortillas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 large carrot grated
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 large russet potato peeled and diced
For serving (optional)
  • Cooked rice
  • Warm tortillas
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Jalapeño slices

Equipment

  • Large skillet or pan
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it becomes hot and ready for cooking.
  2. Add the ground beef, onion, garlic, bell pepper, and grated carrot, then cook while breaking up the meat until it is browned and the vegetables are softened.
  3. Stir in the salt, chili powder, oregano, cumin, cinnamon, and tomato paste, mixing thoroughly so the spices coat the meat evenly.
  4. Pour in the chicken stock and add the diced potatoes, stirring well to combine all the ingredients together.
  5. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat and cook gently while stirring occasionally until the potatoes are tender and the sauce thickens.
  6. Remove from heat and allow the dish to rest briefly so the flavors can settle before serving.
  7. Serve warm with rice or tortillas, and garnish with fresh cilantro and jalapeño slices if desired.

Notes

Picadillo is a hearty ground beef dish cooked with vegetables and warm spices.
It has a balanced flavor with savory, slightly sweet, and mildly spiced notes.
Potatoes make the dish filling and add a soft, comforting texture.
It is commonly served with rice or wrapped in warm tortillas.
Garnishes like cilantro and jalapeños add freshness and a bit of heat.