Description
Beef Picadillo is a heartwarming dish that combines tender ground beef with vibrant vegetables, tangy olives, and aromatic spices. This delightful one-pan meal is perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings, offering a medley of flavors that will take your taste buds on an unforgettable journey. Enjoy it over rice or in tortillas for a comforting experience reminiscent of home-cooked meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 3/4 cup green olives, sliced (preferably pimento-stuffed)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion, garlic, and bell pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant and translucent.
- Increase heat slightly and add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in the diced red bell pepper, salt, and pepper; cook until softened (about 4 minutes).
- Add the canned tomatoes, cumin powder, and smoked paprika. Allow to simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Fold in the sliced olives and bay leaves; simmer for an additional 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg