Jul 13 2026
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Picadillo Recipe

Inspired by Despacito
Time40m
Serves4

Puerto Rican style chili, impossible meat, spices, and green olives served over rice topped with pickled peppers and pickled onion.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Rice

Pickled Toppings

Method

Cooking the Rice

  1. 1

    Cook the Rice

    In a medium pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 2 cups of white rice, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 18-20 minutes or until rice is tender and water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.

Making the Picadillo

  1. 2

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large skillet, heat a little oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and red bell pepper. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

  2. 3

    Cook the Impossible Meat

    Add the Impossible meat and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking up any large pieces, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 4

    Add the Remaining Ingredients

    Stir in the tomato sauce, soy sauce, cumin, paprika, oregano, green olives, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Serving

  1. 5

    Assemble the Dish

    Serve the Picadillo over a bed of rice, and top with pickled onions and pickled peppers.

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