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picadillo

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Jeanne Benavidez
@jeanneben
Odessa, TX

This is a very easy recipe that uses ingredients that you normally have in your pantry.Wonderful served with rice and hot flour tortillas. This photo is from allFavoriteRecipes.com

(1 rating)
yield 4 -6
prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For picadillo

  • 1 1/2 lb
    ground beef
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1 tsp
    oregano
  • 1 tsp
    cumin
  • 4 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1
    medium onion, diced
  • 1
    medium jalapeno pepper, diced
  • 1 Tbsp
    all purpose flour
  • 1/2 c
    beef stock
  • 1 can
    (15 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 2
    medium potatoes (peeled and diced)
  • 1 1/4 c
    green or black olives, chopped
  • oil for sauteing

How To Make picadillo

  • 1
    Place the ground beef in a mixing bowl. Add salt, pepper, oregano and cumin. Combine thoroughly. Set aside.
  • 2
    Heat the oil in a frying pan and saute the onions, jalapeno pepper and garlic until soft.
  • 3
    Crumble the ground beef mixture into the onion mixture and cook until the meat is slightly brown. Add the flour to the ,ixture and stir until flour is combined well.
  • 4
    Add the beef stock, tomato sauce and potatoes. Stir well, cover and cook on medium-low heat for another 20 minutes.
  • 5
    Uncover, add olives, if using. Cook, uncovered, another 15 minutes or until liquid has reduced but meat is still moist.
  • 6
    Add more salt and pepper if needed.
  • 7
    Serve hot with refried beans, rice, your favorite salsa and hot flour tortillas. Also great for making burritos or empenadas.
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