Picadillo

This recipe starts with seasoned and browned ground beef simmered with tomatoes and beans and is finished with a mix of olives and raisins. Served over rice, this flavorful dish makes a quick and easy meal.

Yield

4 Servings

Serving size

1 1/2 cup

Rating

3.45 of 5 (93 ratings)

Food groups

• Fruit: 1/4 cups
• Grains: 2 ounces
• Protein Foods: 2 ounces
• Vegetables: 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked brown rice
• 2 cups water
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 3/4 pound lean ground turkey or beef
• 1 14.5 ounce can low-sodium diced tomatoes (including liquid)
• 1 15 ounce can low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 cup green olives, chopped
• 1/4 cup raisins

Directions

1. Prepare the Rice: Prepare the Picadillo:

Nutrition per serving

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Source

Recipe by: USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Published by: the U.S. Department of Agriculture (Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion / SNAP-Ed) on MyPlate Kitchen at https://www.myplate.gov/recipes/picadillo-0. Federal works are public domain in the United States.