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Beef Picadillo Recipe

Savory Beef Picadillo Recipe for Cozy Family Dinners

Enjoy a delicious Beef Picadillo recipe, a comforting and hearty dish perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Latin
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Can be swapped for ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 medium Onion Use yellow for balanced flavor
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers Any color works
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh is best
For the Sauce
  • 2 cups Tomatoes Canned or fresh
  • 1/2 cup Olives Green or black
For Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Pepper Adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash and dice your onion, bell peppers, and garlic. Gather your canned tomatoes and olives.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef. Cook for about 7-10 minutes until browned.
  3. Add the diced onion and bell peppers to the skillet and stir frequently for 5-7 minutes.
  4. Next, stir in the minced garlic, canned tomatoes, cumin, oregano, and bay leaf. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
  5. Fold in the olives and allow them to warm for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.

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