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mexican picadillo - vegetarian

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Angel Slave
@angelslave66666
Hwd, FL

Picadillo is a savory-sweet hash similar to a Sloppy Joe. It is made in Mexico, Cuba, and Argentina. It is sometimes used as the filling for empanadas. I was first introduced to Picadillo when I worked in Hialeah. It was a version with beef and sweet pepper relish. It is typically served over rice. My husband's friend, Jim became vegetarian about fourteen years ago. During that time I have developed recipes for him which are easy to cook - and contain meat substitutes - such as soy sausage or soy beef - soy turkey - and he's tried them all and loves them:)

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For mexican picadillo - vegetarian

  • 1 pkg
    8.8 oz package whole-grain brown rice (i use success)
  • 2 Tbsp
    evoo
  • 1 lg
    onion - diced (1 1/2 c)
  • 1 lg
    green bell pepper, diced (1 1/2 cups)
  • 2 Tbsp
    chili powder, hot
  • red pepper flakes (to taste) for me, it's all about the fire with the veggies
  • 2
    jalapeno chiles, seeded & minced (please wear gloves when seeding peppers)
  • 6 clove
    garlic, minced (2 tbl)
  • 1 pkg
    12 oz soy crumbles (pick your flavor - beef or sausage or a combination is good)
  • 1 c
    raisins (your choice color)
  • 1/2 c
    pimiento stuffed green olives (or black - if you prefer)
  • 1 lg
    red apple, peeled and cut into 1/2' dice

How To Make mexican picadillo - vegetarian

  • 1
    Cook rice according to package instructions and set aside (I use Success - Brown)
  • 2
    Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, chili powder, jalapenos, and garlic, and cook 5 minutes or until onion is soft, stirring often. Stir in soy crumbles and cook two minutes stirring often.
  • 3
    Add tomatoes, raisins, olives and apple, and bring to a simmer. Simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in rice and mix over heat for approximately 3 more minutes so all the flavors combine
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