Crock Pot Picadillo ๐ฅ
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 7 hours
Total Time: 7 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Description:
Prepare this flavorful Crock Pot Picadillo ahead of time, allowing the savory blend of ingredients to meld together beautifully. Then, simply plug in and cook when needed, or freeze leftovers for a quick and delicious meal option. Serve it over rice for a satisfying meal, use it as a filling for tortillas along with cheese and salsa, or whip up some quick burritos for a convenient weeknight dinner.
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs lean ground beef
- 2 onions, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp Tabasco sauce
- 1 green pepper, diced
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 313.6
- Fat: 15.3g
- Saturated Fat: 6.2g
- Cholesterol: 98.3mg
- Sodium: 365.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2.2g
- Sugar: 5.8g
- Protein: 32g
Instructions:
| Step | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes. | 5 minutes |
| 2 | Drain the cooked beef and transfer it to the crock pot. | – |
| 3 | Add chopped onions, minced garlic, tomato paste, water, Worcestershire sauce, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, and Tabasco sauce to the crock pot. | – |
| 4 | Cook on low heat in the crock pot for 7 hours, allowing the flavors to meld together perfectly. | 7 hours |
| 5 | Increase the heat to high, add diced green peppers to the crock pot, and cook for an additional 15 minutes. | 15 minutes |
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve the Crock Pot Picadillo over cooked rice for a hearty meal.
- Use it as a filling for tortillas, along with cheese and salsa, for a delicious twist.
- Quickly assemble burritos by wrapping the picadillo mixture in tortillas for a satisfying weeknight dinner option.
Enjoy the convenience and delicious flavors of this versatile Crock Pot Picadillo recipe!
