Picadillo
This Picadillo is a savory dish made from ground beef, onions, peppers, olives, raisins, and spices, simmered in a tomato-based sauce. It's a straightforward recipe that serves about 8 cups and is easy to store and reheat.
- Prep
- 5 minutes
- Cook
- 25 minutes
- Total
- 30 minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1.
Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the onions and peppers to the pan and cook until the onions are transparent.
- 2.
Add the garlic to the pan and cook until fragrant.
- 3.
Add the ground beef to the pan and sprinkle with salt, sazón, and adobo. As the beef browns, break up big chunks with your spoon.
- 4.
When the beef has browned, add the sofrito and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- 5.
Add the olives, raisins, white vinegar, tomato sauce, bay leaves, and water. Continue to cook, occasionally stirring, for 10 minutes.
- 6.
Take the pan off the heat and allow the Picadillo to cool slightly before serving.