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: Cook as instructed on the package.
2. Set aside.
3. Prepare the Picadillo: Place the skillet on the stove over medium heat and when hot, add oil.
4. Add the onion, pepper, and garlic.
5. Cook and stir about 10 minutes until the onion is softened and lightly browned.
6. Add oregano, cumin, pepper, and salt, and stir well.
7. Add beef, in small amounts.
8. Stir well and cook about 10 minutes until the beef is cooked throughout.
9. Add beans and tomatoes and simmer about 15 minutes until mixture blends together.
10. Add olives and raisins.
11. Stir well and cook about 2 minutes until heated through.
12. Serve over rice or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
13. Serve with avocado, if desired.

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.

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