Homemade Picadillo

Ingredients for Homemade Picadillo

Gather these premium-quality ingredients to create the ultimate Homemade Picadillo:

  • 1 pound of ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1/4 cup of green olives, sliced
  • 1/4 cup of raisins
  • 1/4 cup of tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon of ground paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
  • Cooked rice, beans, or tortillas, for serving

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Brown the Meat

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef or ground turkey to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.

2. Saute the Aromatics

Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and finely chopped bell pepper to the skillet with the browned meat. Cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.

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