Picadillo Recipe
seasoned ground beef slow cooked with olives and bell peppers
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Sauté the Vegetables
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Cook the Ground Beef
Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
- 4
Incorporate Tomatoes and Olives
Add the tomato sauce, chopped olives, and bay leaf. Stir to combine.
- 5
Simmer the Picadillo
Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- 6
Serve
Remove the bay leaf before serving. Serve hot with rice or tortillas.
