Picadillo with Pizzazz
Spice up your dinner with "Picadillo with Pizzazz," a bold twist on the classic Latin American comfort food. This hearty one-pan dish combines savory ground beef with a zesty medley of ingredients like green olives, capers, and smoky paprika, creating a balance of sweet, salty, and tangy flavors. The addition of plump raisins and a hint of cinnamon brings a surprising depth, while fresh cilantro adds a pop of brightness. Simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce and served over fluffy white rice, this picadillo is perfect for family dinners or meal prep. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s a flavorful, fuss-free recipe you’ll turn to time and time again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 14 oz can canned diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup green olives, sliced
- 2 tbsp capers
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 cups cooked white rice
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and green bell pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 7-10 minutes.
Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
Add the raisins, sliced green olives, and capers to the skillet, followed by the beef broth. Stir to incorporate all the ingredients evenly.
Lower the heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer gently for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld and the sauce thickens slightly.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Sprinkle the chopped cilantro over the picadillo and stir gently to combine.
Serve the Picadillo with Pizzazz over cooked white rice for a complete and flavorful meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2872 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 143.5 g | 184% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.9 g | 204% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 313 mg | 104% | |
| Sodium | 9088 mg | 395% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 324.2 g | 118% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.9 g | 118% | |
| Total Sugars | 129.2 g | ||
| Protein | 108.4 g | 217% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 590 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 28.0 mg | 156% | |
| Potassium | 4226 mg | 90% | |
*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.
