Picadillo Recipe

Name: Picadillo Recipe
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mexican

Recipe By Slurrp

Picadillo is a traditional Latin American dish made with ground meat, typically beef or pork, cooked with a variety of vegetables and spices. It is a flavorful and versatile dish that can be enjoyed on its own or used as a filling for tacos, empanadas, or stuffed peppers. The combination of savory meat, sweet and tangy tomatoes, and aromatic spices creates a delicious and comforting meal.

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Non Vegdiet

1hr total

15minsPrep

45minsCook

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Ingredients For Picadillo Recipe

1 tablespoon Oil
1 Onion, Diced
2 cloves Cloves Garlic, Minced
1 Bell Pepper, Diced
1 pound Ground Meat
1 can Diced Tomatoes
2 tablespoon Tomato Paste
1 teaspoon Cumin
1 teaspoon Paprika
0.5 teaspoon Chili Powder
0.5 cup Beef Or Vegetable Broth
As required Salt And Pepper To Taste

Directions : Picadillo Recipe

Cooking Directions

STEP 1.Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
STEP 2.Add onions, garlic, and bell peppers and cook until softened.
STEP 3.Add ground meat and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
STEP 4.Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, spices, and broth.
STEP 5.Simmer for about 20 minutes, until the flavors meld together.
STEP 6.Serve hot with rice, tortillas, or as a filling for tacos or empanadas.

Cooking Tips

You can customize the vegetables in picadillo based on your preference. Some common additions include carrots, peas, or olives.
For extra flavor, you can add a splash of vinegar or a squeeze of lime juice at the end of cooking.
Leftover picadillo can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.

Storage and Serving

Serve picadillo hot with rice, tortillas, or as a filling for tacos or empanadas.
Leftover picadillo can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To reheat, simply warm it up in a skillet or microwave until heated through.

Nutrition
value

699

calories per serving

38 g Fat53 g Protein35 g Carbs18 g FiberOther

Current Totals

38 g Fat
53 g Protein
35 g Carbs
18 g Fiber

MacroNutrients

Carbs
35 g
Protein
53 g
Fiber
18 g

Fats

Fat
38 g

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium
162 mg
Iron
10 mg
Vitamin A
9013 mcg
Vitamin B1
0 mg
Vitamin B2
0 mg
Vitamin B3
14 mg
Vitamin B6
2 mg
Vitamin B9
158 mcg
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
Vitamin C
143 mg
Vitamin E
3 mg
Copper
1 mcg
Magnesium
187 mg
Manganese
5 mg
Phosphorus
589 mg
Selenium
31 mcg
Zinc
12 mg

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment

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