Recipe: Sweet and Savory Mexican Picadillo 🌶️🥩
Description:
Picadillo is a flavorful Mexican dish that balances sweet and savory notes perfectly. This recipe features tender beef cooked with onions, peppers, and a blend of spices, creating a mouthwatering dish that’s perfect for lunch or snacks. Serve it over saffron rice, as a filling for tortillas, or stuffed into peppers for a satisfying meal. Plus, it tastes even better the next day, so it’s ideal for making ahead!
Key Details:
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Servings: 4
- Calories per serving: 769.2
- Dietary Information:
- Fat Content: 36.9g
- Saturated Fat: 10.5g
- Cholesterol: 80.5mg
- Sodium: 1571.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 34.5g
- Fiber: 4.8g
- Sugar: 17.4g
- Protein: 24.6g
- Fat Content: 36.9g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | Onions |
| 3 tbsp | Olive oil |
| 1/3 | Red bell pepper |
| 1/3 | Green bell pepper |
| 3 cloves | Garlic |
| 1/4 cup | Capers |
| 1/4 cup | Tomato paste |
| 1 cup | Dry sherry |
| 1 tbsp | Red wine vinegar |
| 1 1/2 tsp | Ground cumin |
| 2 tsp | Dried oregano |
| 1 tsp | Salt |
| 1/2 tsp | Black pepper |
| 8 drops | Tabasco sauce |
| 1 | Bay leaf |
| 1/2 cup | Raisins |
| 1 cup | Water |
| 1/3 cup | Green olives |
| 1/2 cup | Slivered almonds |
Instructions:
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Saute Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over moderate heat. Add the onions and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
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Add Peppers and Spices: Stir in the red and green bell peppers, garlic, capers, and slivered almonds. Cook until the peppers are tender, about 4-6 minutes.
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Brown Beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until it’s no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
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Season and Simmer: Stir in the tomato paste, 3/4 cup of dry sherry, red wine vinegar, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, Tabasco sauce, bay leaf, raisins, and water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, for 45 minutes.
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Finish and Serve: Discard the bay leaf, then stir in the remaining 1/4 cup of dry sherry and the green olives. Serve hot over saffron rice or as a filling for tortillas or stuffed peppers. Enjoy your sweet and savory Mexican picadillo!
This Picadillo recipe is perfect for beginner cooks and can be made on the stove top with ease. Its vibrant flavors and simple preparation make it an excellent choice for a quick and satisfying meal. Give it a try and delight your taste buds with this delicious Mexican dish! 🇲🇽🍽️
