Description
Dinner Picadillo is a comforting and flavorful dish that brings together juicy ground beef, sweet raisins, and briny olives for a delightful culinary experience. This one-pot meal is easy to prepare, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or festive family gatherings. The rich aroma and vibrant ingredients will have everyone eagerly waiting at the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium bell pepper (red or green), diced
- 1 cup rich tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup sweet raisins
- 1/2 cup pitted green olives, sliced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions, bell peppers, and garlic until softened.
- Increase heat slightly and add ground beef; cook until browned (5-7 minutes), breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.
- Stir in tomato sauce, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper; blend well.
- Add raisins and olives; mix to combine.
- Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve hot over rice or in tacos; garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg