Picadillo
This savory, aromatic stew features tender ground beef, spicy chorizo sausage, warming spices, tangy tomatoes, sweet raisins, and salty stuffed olives. It’s a flavor explosion in every bite!
Talk about the ultimate comfort food! Picadillo is a cherished Latin American dish and it’s hearty, meaty, savory, and sweet! Flavors balance each other in the most magical way – olives meet raisins, sausage meets beef and tomatoes, and everything is simmered in an herby, aromatic-rich broth.
This one-pan meal is great for any night of the week! Meat, vegetables, herbs, and even fruit all simmer together in one pan! That means, this dish is easy to prepare, AND leaves little cleanup after dinner!
Picadillo
This savory, aromatic stew features tender ground beef, spicy chorizo sausage, warming spices, tangy tomatoes, sweet raisins, and salty stuffed olives. It’s a flavor explosion in every bite!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8-12 ounces fully cooked chorizo, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 28- ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup pimento-stuffed olives
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo, onion, and garlic and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until the onion is soft. Add the beef and cook until no longer pink, breaking up the meat as it cooks.
- Add the tomatoes, vinegar, cinnamon, cumin, bay leaves, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the raisins and olives and simmer for 3 to 5 more minutes. Remove the bays leaves and season to taste with salt and black pepper. Serve over rice.
Calories: 505kcal, Carbohydrates: 33g, Protein: 38g, Fat: 26g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Trans Fat: 0.4g, Cholesterol: 106mg, Sodium: 608mg, Potassium: 1182mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 10g, Vitamin A: 707IU, Vitamin C: 22mg, Calcium: 111mg, Iron: 7mg