Crock Pot Picadillo
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this flavorful and hearty Crock Pot Picadillo! Perfectly seasoned ground beef mingles with tender russet potatoes, briny green olives, sweet raisins, and a symphony of spices like smoky paprika, cumin, and oregano, all simmered to perfection in a rich tomato sauce. This slow-cooked Latin-inspired dish is both comforting and versatile, effortlessly combining savory, sweet, and tangy flavors. With minimal prep time and the convenience of a crock pot, it’s an ideal hands-off meal that’s perfect for busy families or meal prepping. Serve this delicious picadillo over fluffy white rice or in warm tortillas for a satisfying, crowd-pleasing dinner everyone will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium Russet potato, diced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
- 0.5 cup green olives with pimentos, sliced
- 2 tbsp capers
- 0.25 cup raisins
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Drain any excess fat and transfer the cooked meat to the crock pot.
In the same skillet, sauté the onion and green bell pepper until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute. Add this mixture to the crock pot.
To the crock pot, add the diced potato, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes (with their juice), green olives, capers, raisins, ground cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and chicken broth. Stir everything together to combine well.
Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the potatoes are tender and the flavors are well blended.
Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh cilantro, and enjoy with steamed white rice or a side of warm tortillas.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1867 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 119.3 g | 153% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.8 g | 194% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 321 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 6026 mg | 262% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 128.0 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.1 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.0 g | ||
| Protein | 93.5 g | 187% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 364 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 16.8 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 3832 mg | 82% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
