picadillo

11 Pinches
Midland, TX
Updated on Feb 26, 2014

This is one of my favorites. A friend has in-laws in Guatemala and said they use Picadillo for filling in a dish that's like tamales, only the mixture is coated in cooked rice and wrapped with plantain leaves instead of corn meal and corn leaves...food for thought.

prep time
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top
yield family meal

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 pounds ground sirloin
  • 2 - medium onions, chopped
  • 2 - delicious apples, cored, peeled, and chopped
  • 2 - jalapeno peppers, deveined, seeded, and minced
  • 1/2 cup raisins, soaked in warm water until plump
  • 1/4 cup green stuffed olives, sliced
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil

How To Make picadillo

  • Step 1
    Trim fat from meat.
  • Step 2
    Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in heavy 10-inch skillet that has a tight fitting lid. Cook uncovered on medium heat, stirring often until meat is lightly brown.
  • Step 3
    Add next 8 ingredients and mix well. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for about 30 minutes, stirring often.
  • Step 4
    Saute almonds in 2 tablespoons olive oil until golden brown. Drain almonds and sprinkle over the meat mixture. Serve over rice.

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Category: Beef
Ingredient: Beef
Method: Stove Top

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