Description
Savor the rich and comforting flavors of our classic Picadillo, a traditional Latin dish that combines seasoned ground beef with olives, raisins, and aromatic spices. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, this hearty recipe brings a delightful balance of sweet and savory to your table.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon adobo all-purpose seasoning
1 onion, diced
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 yellow bell pepper, diced
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 packet sazon
4 tablespoons tomato paste
5 tablespoons sofrito
1/4 cup green Spanish olives
1/4 cup raisins (optional)
water, as needed
1/2 cup cilantro, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and season with adobo seasoning. Sear the ground beef until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Reduce the flame to medium heat, and once the beef is browned, add the diced onion, green pepper, and yellow pepper. Cook for a few minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
- Season the mixture with cumin, garlic powder, and the sazon packet.
- Add the tomato paste and cook until it turns a brick red shade, about five minutes. Stir in the sofrito, olives, raisins, and potatoes. Add enough water to cover the meat mixture (about three cups)
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook until much of the water evaporates, the potatoes have cooked through, and the mixture becomes saucy about 20-25 minutes. Stir occasionally so the bottom of the pan doesn’t burn. Finish by stirring in chopped fresh cilantro & serve.
Notes
Add a little water if the mixture dries too much before the potatoes are softened.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stewing
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican, Caribbean
