Best 2 Abuelas Picadillo Recipes
Abuelas picadillo is a traditional Mexican dish that has been passed down through generations. It is a flavorful and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients, including ground beef, pork, or chicken; diced potatoes, carrots, and peas; and a variety of spices. Abuelas picadillo is often served with rice, beans, or tortillas, and it makes a great weeknight meal or party dish. Whether you are looking for a comforting dish for a family dinner or a flavorful dish to serve at a special occasion, abuelas picadillo is sure to please everyone at the table.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
ABUELA'S PICADILLO
This is my grandmother's Cuban picadillo (ground beef hash/chili) recipe which is usually served with white rice, beans and plantains. Picadillo also goes great with mashed potatoes and can be made without the squash. This dish is a favorite at home so I usually make 2 pounds to have leftovers for making empanadas (meat pies) the next day. Picadillo also freezes well. Of course my kids say this is the best picadillo they've ever had and I have to agree!
Provided by MarieSoler
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Caribbean
Time 1h22m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Cook and stir ground beef in a large stockpot until browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain grease.
- Heat olive oil in small skillet over medium heat. Add onion, green bell pepper, and garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir into beef in the stockpot.
- Pour tomato sauce, water, cooking wine, and hot sauce into the stockpot. Stir in sazon seasoning, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, pepper, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer picadillo, uncovered, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
- Split olives in half with your fingers and stir into the picadillo. Add squash. Simmer until liquid reduces but picadillo is not dry, 45 to 60 minutes. Season with salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.6 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 74.3 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 1856.2 mg, Sugar 6 g
PICADILLO
Steps:
- Begin by heating a medium Dutch oven over high heat. Add a tablespoon of olive oil and the ground beef; be sure to distribute it evenly throughout the pan. Allow to brown on the bottom without moving it for 5 minutes. As the meat begins to loose its red tint start mixing in onion, peppers, garlic, bay leaves and cumin. Let it cook for 7 minutes until the vegetables become translucent. Then add olives, almonds, raisins, tomato paste and parsley. Make sure to mix it thoroughly with a spoon so that the tomato paste is well incorporated. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Tips:
- Use a variety of ground meats to create a flavorful picadillo. Beef, pork, and chorizo are all popular choices.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables. Carrots, potatoes, and peas are all classic additions, but you can also try adding other vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, or corn.
- Season your picadillo generously with cumin, oregano, and paprika. These spices will give it a warm, smoky flavor.
- Let your picadillo simmer for at least 30 minutes, or until the meat is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- Serve picadillo with rice, beans, or tortillas. It's also a great filling for empanadas or tacos.
Conclusion:
Picadillo is a versatile and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to use up leftover meat and vegetables, and it's also a budget-friendly meal. With so many different variations, there's sure to be a picadillo recipe that everyone will love.
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