If you're looking for a hearty and flavorful dish that's sure to satisfy, picadillo pie topped with sweet potato is a great option. This classic Latin American dish features a savory filling made with ground beef, vegetables, and spices, all encased in a flaky crust. The sweet potato topping adds a unique and delicious twist, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Whether you're serving it as a main course or a side dish, this picadillo pie is sure to be a hit.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
PICADILLO PIE TOPPED WITH SWEET POTATO
This is out of "Eat Caribbean" cookbook. The description states this is a ground beef hash or 'picadillo' as it is known in Cuba. It is traditionally served with a fried egg on top. But in this case, the recipe is topped with a sweet potato topping turning it into a sweet potaote shepherd pie.
Provided by Ck2plz
Categories Weeknight
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Preheat the over to 350 degrees.
- Put the sweet potatoes in a pan of salted water and boil until tender, about 20 miutes. Drain well.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet. Add the onions and cook over medium heat for about 6 miutes until soft.
- Add the meat and cook, stirring constantly, for about 10 minutes or untl lightly coloured.
- Add the hot pepper, garlic, green or red pepper, tomoatoes, parsley, cumin, oregano, cloves, golden raisisn, salt and pepper and cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Stir in the chopped olives and capers and cook for a further few mintues. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Put into a casserole dish, leaving space for the sweet potaot topping.
- Mash the sweet potatoes with the butter and mild and season with allspice. Put this on top of the picadillo and spread eveny. Place in the oven for 20 minutes or until the potoato topping starts to brown on the edges.
PICADILLO AND CORN SKILLET PIE
Perfectly golden baked cornbread creates a crust over juicy ground meat cooked with tomato sauce, raisins and olives. A celebrated dish throughout Latin America, this picadillo filling will win you over with its sweet and savory flavors.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Make the picadillo. Heat the oil in a well-seasoned 10- to 12-inch cast iron skillet, over medium-low heat, and saute the onion until softened and lightly golden, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and spices and cook for 1 minute. Raise the heat to medium-high, add the meat and saute, breaking it up with a spoon, until it just begins to loose its red color. Season the meat with salt and pepper. Add the tomato sauce, raisins, and olives, and adjust the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 20 minutes. Stir in the almonds and set the mixture aside while you make the cornbread topping. Make the cornbread. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. In a small bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and butter. Whisk the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined. Pour the cornbread batter over the beef mixture in the skillet and spread it out evenly with a spatula. Bake the pie until the cornbread is golden and baked through, and the beef mixture is bubbling around the edges, about 35 to 40 minutes. Set the pie aside for 5 minutes before serving.
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CUBAN-STYLE PICADILLO
There are many variations of picadillo. This is a savory and traditional Cuban home-cooked meal with ingredients that are readily available in any supermarket. Do not omit wine, as it's really important to the flavor of this dish. Serve with garlic and onion white rice, black beans, and fried ripe plantains. Garnish with strips of ham and roasted red pepper.
Provided by lutzflcat
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Caribbean
Time 1h35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Place the potatoes into a large pot with enough water to cover; season with salt. Bring the water to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, place a cover on the pot, and cook the potatoes at a simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat; cook and stir the onion, green bell pepper, and garlic in the hot oil until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.
- Crumble the ground beef into the onion mixture, breaking the meat into smaller pieces as you mix; cook and stir until the beef is completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain as much fat from the mixture as possible.
- Stir the red wine, tomato sauce, olives, capers, golden raisins, cumin, oregano, black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt into the ground beef mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook at a simmer until the wine had reduced significantly, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Peel the cooled potatoes and cut into chunks.
- Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the potatoes in the hot oil until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Gently fold the cooked potatoes into the simmering ground beef mixture; cook together 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 471.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 78.9 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 1337.7 mg, Sugar 10.1 g
PICADILLO
This could be where Sloppy Joes came from! It's a wonderful Cuban recipe that I've served like chili or over a roll or even over cornbread! Total comfort food.
Provided by devilsdancefloor
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.6 calories, Carbohydrate 22.6 g, Cholesterol 79.3 mg, Fat 32.7 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 867.2 mg, Sugar 14.2 g
PICADILLO AREPA PIE
Versions of _picadillo_-a savory dish of beef, onion, and tomato punctuated by olives and raisins-are served in many Latin American countries. Crowned with a tender biscuit topping made with arepa flour, it becomes a homey one-dish dinner.
Provided by Ruth Cousineau
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F with rack in middle.
- Cook onion and garlic in oil with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-low heat, stirring, until onion is softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add beef and cook over medium heat, stirring and breaking up lumps, just until no longer pink. Stir in remaining ingredients with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a 1 1/2- to 2-quart gratin or other shallow baking dish.
- Stir together flours, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Blend in butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add buttermilk, stirring just until dough is moistened (do not overmix). Dollop over picadillo and bake until topping is golden and cooked through, about 20 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
SWEET POTATOES WITH CUBAN-STYLE BEEF PICADILLO
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425°. Pierce potatoes all over with a fork and place on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet; bake until tender, 50 minutes. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Cook onion until soft, 4 minutes. Add garlic, cumin and cinnamon; cook, 1 minute. Add beef and cook through, 5 minutes. Add sherry and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, cherries, olives, capers and salt; reduce heat and simmer, 5 minutes; stir in chopped cilantro. Slice open potatoes and mash insides with a fork; divide beef mixture and cilantro leaves among potatoes.
Tips:
- Use ground beef with a higher fat content (80/20) to ensure the picadillo filling is moist and flavorful.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when browning the ground beef. This will prevent the meat from steaming instead of browning.
- Sauté the vegetables until they are softened and slightly browned. This will add depth of flavor to the picadillo filling.
- Use a variety of spices, such as cumin, chili powder, and oregano, to flavor the picadillo filling.
- Simmer the picadillo filling for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Top the picadillo pie with mashed sweet potatoes instead of traditional mashed potatoes for a unique and flavorful twist.
- Garnish the picadillo pie with fresh cilantro for a pop of color and flavor.
Conclusion:
Picadillo pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of savory picadillo filling and sweet potato topping is sure to please everyone at the table. With its vibrant flavors and textures, picadillo pie is a dish that will quickly become a family favorite.
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