Delightful Mexican Picadillo Recipe
Experience the comforting warmth of this traditional Mexican picadillo, a flavorful blend of ground beef, spices, and sweet raisins. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy weeknight dinner, this dish comes together in just 30 minutes, allowing you to savor every bite while creating cherished memories. Serve it over rice or in tacos for a versatile meal that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people. 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (red and green)
- 2 cups fresh ripe tomatoes, diced (or one can of diced tomatoes)
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup pimiento-stuffed green olives, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and diced bell peppers; cook until softened (3-4 minutes).
- Increase heat slightly; add ground beef and break apart with a spatula. Cook until browned (8-10 minutes).
- Stir in diced tomatoes, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer gently for 5 minutes.
- Mix in raisins and olives; let simmer for an additional 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired before serving hot over rice or in tacos.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg