picadillo

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Natalie Robello
Savannah, GA

I put several recipes together to make one that i liked. I know it is not the true Cuban picadillo, but my family loves this recipe.

(1 rating)
yield 4 -6
prep time 10 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Pan Fry

Ingredients For picadillo

  • 2 md
    red or sweet onion very finely chopped
  • 4-6 clove
    garlic
  • 2 tsp
    cumin
  • 2 tsp
    oregano
  • 1 tsp
    coriander
  • 4 lg
    russet potatoes
  • 1
    green pepper
  • 1
    red pepper
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    ground pepper
  • 1/8 tsp
    ground cloves
  • 1 Tbsp
    vinegar
  • 3
    vine ripe tomatoes
  • 1/2 c
    green olives stuffed w/ pimentos
  • 1/2 tsp
    worcester sauce
  • 1/4 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1/3 c
    raisins
  • 1/4 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 1-2
    bay leaves
  • 1/4 c
    dry sherry
  • 1/2
    boullion cube
  • 1 tsp
    larry's garlic salt
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil

How To Make picadillo

  • 1
    Put olive oil in skillet and light brown onions. Then add peppers and brown some more. Add very fine cubed potatoes.
  • 2
    In the meantime brown ground beef in another skillet. Once lightly browned, drain fat and break in little pieces. Once it is complete add to onions, peppers and potatoes. Add all dry spices, bouillon, bay leaves and stir well. Stir in vinegar and sherry. Add tomato, olives, raisins, and Worcester sauce
  • 3
    Keep on cooking until potatoes are cooked and the whole dish is browned.
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