Picadillo Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Picadillo Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 pound ground beef

½ pound chorizo sausage

chopped

1 large onion

chopped

½ cup chopped red bell pepper

2 cloves garlic

chopped

1 tablespoon ground cumin

2 teaspoons chili powder

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon paprika

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 ½ cups canned diced tomatoes

¾ cup beef stock

1 tablespoon white sugar

½ cup raisins

¼ cup chopped pimento-stuffed green olives

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon capers

drained

⅓ cup slivered almonds

toasted

1 tablespoon lime juice

American Gyros

Lunch

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and chorizo sausage. Cook and stir until no longer pink about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Drain off some of the grease and stir in the onions and bell pepper. Cook until soft then add the garlic. Season with cumin chili powder oregano paprika cayenne and cinnamon. Cook and stir for about one minute to release the fragrance. Pour the tomatoes and beef stock into the pan along with the sugar. Set the heat to low cover and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.

Step 3

Stir the raisins olives capers and vinegar into the pan and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Add the almonds and lime juice and cook until they are heated then serve.

Nutritional Information

Picadillo Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 485.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 25.5g 51%

Carbohydrates: 22.6g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 3.2g 13%

Sugars: 14.2g

Fat: 32.7g 50%

Saturated Fat: 10g 50%

Cholesterol: 79.3mg 26%

Vitamin A Iu: 1569.4IU 31%

Niacin Equivalents: 10.3mg 80%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 31%

Vitamin C: 28.4mg 47%

Folate: 22.7mcg 6%

Calcium: 85.5mg 9%

Iron: 5.1mg 29%

Magnesium: 53.8mg 19%

Potassium: 672.6mg 19%

Sodium: 867.2mg 35%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 31%

Calories From Fat: 294

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.