Picadillo Beef Recipe
Savor the vibrant flavors of our Picadillo Beef Recipe, a delightful dish featuring tender ground beef simmered with aromatic spices and fresh vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this comforting meal comes together quickly and can be served over fluffy rice or tucked inside warm tortillas. Each bite bursts with flavor, bringing a taste of nostalgia to your dinner table. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this delicious, hearty dish that makes every meal feel like a celebration!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mix of red and green)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice (for serving)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the onion and bell peppers, and mincing the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add diced onion and bell peppers; sauté until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Increase heat slightly and add ground beef. Cook until browned (about 8 minutes), breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Stir in minced garlic, cumin, and oregano; cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in diced tomatoes with juices; stir well and reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes to thicken.
- Serve over rice or inside tortillas, garnished with fresh cilantro or avocado slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg