Picadillo Recipe

Time50m
Serves4

Make Picadillo Recipe in just 50m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

1

Prepare Ingredients

Chop the onion, bell pepper, and mince the garlic. Set aside.

2

Sauté Vegetables

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and bell pepper, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

3

Add Garlic

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

4

Cook Ground Beef

Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 7-10 minutes.

5

Add Remaining Ingredients

Stir in the tomato sauce, green olives, raisins, cumin, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

6

Simmer

Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

7

Serve

Remove bay leaf before serving. Serve hot over rice or with tortillas.