Looking for a dish that’s both hearty and flavorful? Look no further than picadillo! This savory, traditional Latin American ground beef dish is the perfect meal for a night in or a family dinner that’s sure to impress. With a delicious blend of spices, tangy olives, and more, this entrée is a must-try! Let’s dive into this simple and satisfying picadillo recipe.
Why We Love This Ground Beef Recipe
Creating the perfect picadillo is effortless! This one-pan dish is packed with juicy ground beef, vibrant vegetables, and a delicious blend of spices that bring the flavors to life. With a savory taste of olives and a hint of sweetness from the seasonings, each bite is a perfect balance of bold, comforting, and satisfying.
Tools You’ll Need Before You Start
- 1 Large Dutch Oven
- Slotted Spoon
How to Make Picadillo
Making a flavorful picadillo is simple, especially with Omaha Steaks Ultra-Premium Ground Beef. Made from real extra-aged Omaha Steaks and ground by our master butchers, it boasts an 80/20 lean-to-fat ratio to deliver the juiciest, most flavorful ground beef.
1. Picadillo Perfection: Sauté, Simmer, and Savor the Flavor
Preheat a large Dutch oven on medium-high, then add olive oil. Next, place the thawed ground beef and dry spices in the pot. Sauté until the ground beef is browned, about six to eight minutes.
Remove the ground beef with a slotted spoon, reserving the fat. Then, add the onions, red bell pepper, and garlic, cooking for about two minutes. Next, add the tomato paste and sauté for about two minutes before pouring in the chicken stock and bringing it to a boil. Add back in the cooked ground beef, minced olives, and Worcestershire sauce, reduce medium heat, and cook for 15 minutes. Lastly, add the diced potatoes and cook for 20 minutes. The potatoes will become tender, and the picadillo will thicken slightly. Stir in chopped cilantro and season to taste with additional salt and pepper if needed.
2. Time to Eat!
Now that the picadillo is ready, it’s time to serve and eat! Place white rice at the bottom of the bowl, then top it with the picadillo.
Picadillo
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. Omaha Steaks Ultra-Premium Ground Beef thawed
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 2 medium russet potatoes, large diced (around 1 pound)
- 1 large onion, small diced
- 1 large red bell pepper, small diced
- 3 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 3 Roma tomatoes, small diced (around 1/2 pound)
- 1/2 heaping cup of pimiento-stuffed queen olives, minced
- 1 heaping tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
- Cooked white rice
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven on medium-high heat, add olive oil, thawed ground beef, and all dry spices; sauté for 6 to 8 minutes until ground beef is brown.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove ground beef from the Dutch oven, reserving the fat.
- Add onions, red bell pepper, and garlic, and sauté for 2 minutes. Add tomato paste and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add diced tomatoes and sauté for 2 minutes, then add chicken stock and bring to a boil.
- Add back in browned ground beef, minced olives and Worcestershire sauce, reduce to medium heat, and cook for 15 minutes.
- Add diced potatoes and cook for 20 minutes. The potatoes will be tender, and the picadillo will slightly thicken.
- Stir in chopped cilantro and season to taste with salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve over a bed of white rice.
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