Picadillo Recipe
Ground beef cooked with tomatoes, peppers, and spices.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook Ground Beef
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
- 2
- 3
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in the diced tomatoes, cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer.
- 4
Simmer
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5
Final Touches
Remove the bay leaf, then stir in the sliced green olives and raisins. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.