All-American Picadillo Recipe: Unleash Your Inner Chef!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 2tablespoonsolive oil

  • 1poundground beef

  • ½poundchorizo sausage, chopped

  • 1largeonion, chopped

  • ½cupchopped red bell pepper

  • 2clovesgarlic, chopped

  • 1tablespoonground cumin

  • 2teaspoonschili powder

  • 1teaspoondried oregano

  • 1teaspoonpaprika

  • ¼teaspooncayenne pepper

  • ¼teaspoonground cinnamon

  • 1 ½cupscanned diced tomatoes

  • ¾cupbeef stock

  • 1tablespoonwhite sugar

  • ½cupraisins

  • ¼cupchopped pimento-stuffed green olives

  • 2tablespoonsapple cider vinegar

  • 1tablespooncapers, drained

  • cupslivered almonds, toasted

  • 1tablespoonlime juice

Cooking Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and sausage; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Drain some grease.

  2. Add onion and bell pepper; cook and stir until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, cumin, chili powder, oregano, paprika, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes, stock, and sugar; stir to combine. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.

  3. Add raisins, olives, vinegar, and capers to the skillet; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir in almonds and lime juice, and cook until warm, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories486
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
33g
42%
Saturated Fat
10g
50%
Cholesterol
79mg
26%
Sodium
867mg
38%
Total Carbohydrate
23g
8%
Dietary Fiber
3g
11%
Total Sugars
14g
Protein
26g
51%
Vitamin C
28mg
32%
Calcium
86mg
7%
Iron
5mg
28%
Potassium
673mg
14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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