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Four colorful plates filled with mounds of picadillo: meat, seasonings, and pies.

Picadillo


  • Author: Chef Kate Kobylinski

Description

A mixture of ground beef, onions, tomatoes, raisins, almonds, and plenty of other veggies.


Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed, and minced
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 1 green pepper, chopped
  • 2 lb ground beef
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp cloves
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1 green apple, chopped
  • 14 oz diced tomatoes canned
  • 1 jalapeño, chopped
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • ½ cup sliced almonds
  • 1/2 cup green olives
  • 1/4 fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. In a large sauté pan or Dutch kettle, heat oil until hot.
  2. Add in garlic, stirring until it starts to brown.
  3. Add chopped onion and peppers, stirring until they also begin to brown.
  4. Add in ground beef, breaking up with a spatula or spoon. Stir constantly to cook evenly.
  5. When meat is fully cooked, add spices, then remaining ingredients.
  6. Bring to a low simmer for five minutes. Serve with tortilla chips.