Best 14 Piccadillo Recipes

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Piccadillo is a versatile dish with variations that are popular in many Latin American countries. It is typically made with a mixture of ground beef, vegetables, and seasonings, and can be served as a main course or a filling for tacos, empanadas, or other dishes. Whether you prefer a simple or a more complex version, there is bound to be a piccadillo recipe out there that perfectly suits your taste. In this article, we will explore some of the most beloved piccadillo recipes from different parts of Latin America, highlighting their unique flavors and cooking techniques. So, grab your apron and let's embark on a culinary journey to discover the best piccadillo recipes!

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

PICADILLO



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Picadillo is one of the great dishes of the Cuban diaspora: a soft, fragrant stew of ground beef and tomatoes, with raisins added for sweetness and olives for salt. Versions of it exist across the Caribbean and into Latin America. This one combines ground beef with intensely seasoned dried Spanish chorizo in a sofrito of onions, garlic and tomatoes, and scents it with red-wine vinegar, cinnamon and cumin, along with bay leaves and pinches of ground cloves and nutmeg. For the olives you may experiment with fancy and plain, but rigorous testing here suggests the use of pimento-stuffed green olives is the best practice. A scattering of capers would be welcome as well.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium-size yellow onions, peeled and chopped
2 ounces dried chorizo, diced
4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 ripe tomatoes, chopped, or one 28-ounce can whole tomatoes, drained and crushed
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 bay leaves
Pinch of ground cloves
Pinch of nutmeg
2/3 cup raisins
2/3 cup pitted stuffed olives.

Steps:

  • Put the olive oil in a large, heavy pan set over a medium-high flame, and heat until it begins to shimmer. Add onions, chorizo and garlic, stir to combine and cook until the onions have started to soften, approximately 10 minutes.
  • Add the ground beef, and allow it to brown, crumbling the meat with a fork as it does. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
  • Add tomatoes, vinegar, cinnamon, cumin, bay leaves, cloves and nutmeg and stir to combine. Lower the heat, and let the stew simmer, covered, for approximately 30 minutes.
  • Uncover the pan, and add the raisins and the olives. Allow the stew to cook for another 15 minutes or so, then serve, accompanied by white rice.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 472, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 653 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 1 gram

PICCADILLO



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 medium red bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup mojo seasoning
3 pound ground beef
1/4 cup Latino seasoning, such as Goya sazon
8 cups seeded, diced tomatoes
4 cups tomato sauce
4 cups cooking wine
2 cups green pitted olives, chopped (with or without pimiento)
4 to 6 small whole sweet peppers
4 bay leaves

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat with the onions, pepper, garlic and mojo. Cook until the garlic turns color, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the ground beef and seasoning turn and cook until the beef is brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, wine, olives, whole sweet peppers and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, cover the skillet and turn the heat to a simmer for 30 minutes.

PICADILLO



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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

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

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

CLASSIC CUBAN-STYLE PICADILLO



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Here is a classic Cuban recipe for ground beef that is typically eaten over white rice. It can also be used as a filling for tacos or empanadas. It's delicious with fried ripe plantains.

Provided by Amalloch

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced, or more to taste
1 small onion, chopped
½ green bell pepper, chopped
1 pound lean ground beef
6 large pitted green olives, quartered
½ cup raisins
1 tablespoon capers
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 (1.41 ounce) packages sazon seasoning (such as Goya®)
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon white sugar
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic, onion, and green bell pepper in the hot oil until softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Crumble ground beef into the skillet; cook and stir until browned completely, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir olives, raisins, capers, tomato sauce, sazon seasoning, cumin, sugar, and salt through the ground beef mixture.
  • Cover the skillet, reduce heat to low, and cook until the mixture is heated through, 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Cholesterol 74.3 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 3571.8 mg, Sugar 16.6 g

PICADILLO



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 22m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup stuffed pimento olives, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Crushed red pepper flakes
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
Rice and beans, or tortillas, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, saute onions, garlic, and pepper in olive oil until softened, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add ground beef and olives and continue stirring to break up and brown the meat. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. When beef has browned, add tomato sauce gradually while stirring. Cook 1 to 2 minutes longer to incorporate sauce.
  • Serve with rice and beans or tortillas.

CUBAN PICADILLO



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Provided by Ingrid Hoffmann

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield about 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped (about 2 cups)
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
1 pound ground beef or combination of beef chorizo, and pork
1/3 cup dry white wine or dry sherry
10 cherry tomatoes, chopped or 1 (8-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1/3 cup tomato paste
1/3 cup chopped pimento stuffed Spanish olives with 1 tablespoon brine from jar
1/3 cup raisins
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, and bay leaves and saute until onion is soft, stirring frequently, about 4 minutes.
  • Add ground beef to skillet and cook until browned. Once the meat is browned, carefully away from the flame, tilt pan and remove excess fat with a large spoon.
  • Add the white wine and stir for another minute. Then add the chopped cherry tomatoes, tomato paste, pimento stuffed Spanish olives, raisins, dried oregano, cumin and cayenne pepper. Simmer over low heat for another 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve warm:
  • As a filling for empanadas or tacos
  • Over white rice with fried plantains or black beans
  • With a side salad and black beans
  • To make Picadillo soupier for serving over rice, add additional wine, chicken or beef stock.

PICADILLO



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 to 2 pounds 90 percent lean ground beef
1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/2 teaspoon granulated onion
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 to 4 large tomatoes, chopped into large chunks
3 to 4 jalapenos, deveined and seeded, then sliced
16 ounces canned green beans

Steps:

  • Cook beef in a large pan over medium heat until browned. Add granulated garlic, onion, salt and pepper and mix the seasonings into the beef, then stir in tomatoes and jalapenos. Let simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes. Stir in the green beans and let simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.

PICADILLO



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Provided by Aarón Sánchez

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 pounds lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped white onion chopped
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup diced yellow bell pepper
1/2 tablespoon chopped garlic
3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon toasted ground cumin
1/4 cup sliced green olives
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/4 cup golden raisins
3/4 cup tomato paste
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper

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.

AUTHENTIC MEXICAN PICADILLO



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Picadillo is a popular dish in most South American cuisines. It is made with lean ground beef (or can be made with ground turkey as well), tomatoes, potatoes, and other ingredients. This authentic recipe will bring the flavors of Mexico to your plate.

Provided by mytable_yourtummy

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

6 tomatoes
¾ cup water
¼ onion, halved
1 clove garlic
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ onion, chopped
1 serrano pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tomato, chopped
2 pounds lean ground beef
1 (7.75 ounce) can Mexican-style hot tomato sauce (such as El Pato®)
3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 medium carrots, peeled and cubed
1 jalapeno pepper, sliced
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
½ tablespoon ground cumin
1 bay leaf
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring 6 whole tomatoes to a boil in a small pot. Transfer to a blender. Add 3/4 cup water, onion halves, and whole garlic clove. Blend until smooth.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and serrano pepper. Cook until onion is transparent. Add minced garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add chopped tomato and cook for 1 minute more. Add ground beef; cook until browned, about 8 minutes.
  • Pour canned tomato sauce into the beef mixture. Cook for 2 minutes. Mix in potatoes and carrots. Cook for 2 minutes; add the blended tomatoes, jalapeno, chicken bouillon, cumin, and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well, reduce heat, and simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Cholesterol 79.2 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 25.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 528.9 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

CUBAN PICADILLO



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I received this wonderful recipe of beef, olives, and sweet peppers from my son's Cuban grandmother. We serve it over black beans and rice with fried plantain on the side, it's amazing!

Provided by booghierbaby

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pounds ground beef
½ onion, chopped
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 cups raisins
2 (8 ounce) jars green olives, drained and chopped
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
½ cup water
½ bunch cilantro

Steps:

  • Brown the ground beef in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat until crumbly and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Pour off any excess grease, then stir in the onion and garlic; cook for 2 minutes before adding the red pepper, green pepper, raisins, olives, tomato paste, water, and cilantro. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 10 minutes, or until the peppers have cooked to your liking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 539.3 calories, Carbohydrate 44.5 g, Cholesterol 103.4 mg, Fat 27.6 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 32.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 1786.2 mg, Sugar 31.1 g

PICCALILLI



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Growing up in England, Piccalilli was commercially available, but none were as good as my grandmother's recipe. This was always a favorite with cheese. It is a good relish to have on hand and would be tasty in a ham sandwich.

Provided by Ruth

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Relish Recipes

Yield 80

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound salt
1 gallon water
2 pounds cauliflower, broken into small florets
2 pounds cucumber, peeled and diced
2 pounds pearl onions, halved
9 ounces white sugar
3 teaspoons mustard powder
1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
6 cups distilled white vinegar
1 ½ ounces all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons ground turmeric

Steps:

  • Dissolve the salt in the water, and add the cucumber, onions and cauliflower. Cover and leave for 24 hours. Drain the vegetables.
  • In a large pan, blend the sugar, mustard and ginger with 5 cups of vinegar. Stir in salt and vegetable mixture, bring to the boil, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Blend the flour and turmeric with the remaining 1 cup of vinegar and stir into the cooked vegetables. Bring to the boil and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Pour into sterilized canning jars.
  • In a large stock pot, pour water half way to top with boiling water. Using a holder, carefully lower jars into pot. Leave a 2-inch space between jars. Add more boiling water to cover them, about 2 inches above the tops. Bring to a boil and cover, processing for 15 minutes. Remove jars from pot. Put jars on a wood or cloth surface, several inches apart and allow to cool. Jars will be sealed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 27.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 2228.3 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

PICCADILLO



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I got the basics for this recipe from a friend who makes a lot of Cuban dishes for international themes. I adjusted a few things to my taste. .

Provided by Papa D 1946-2012

Categories     Meat

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 medium onions, diced
2 large green peppers, dice
3 garlic cloves, diced
1 (6 ounce) jar pimento stuffed olives, drain and dice
1 (3 ounce) jar capers, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup seedless raisin
2 lbs ground beef
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup red wine
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon Accent seasoning (optional)
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • Combine all seasoning.
  • Saute onions and peppers in 2 tablespoons olive oil and butter until tender add garlic and saute about 1 minute, transfer to a bowl.
  • Add the other 2 tbsp, olive oil to the pan and saute meat until browned, add Worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce, and wine and stir well.
  • Stir in seasonings, add rest of ingredients stir to combine cover and cook 50 minutes over slow heat, stirring occasionally.
  • Discard bay leaf and serve with yellow rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 585.5, Fat 40.3, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 113, Sodium 1408.9, Carbohydrate 23.3, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 13.8, Protein 31.1

EASY CUBAN PICADILLO



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My girlfriend gave me this delicious recipe years ago. I've made it ever since for family and friends, and they all love it. My daughter loves to take leftovers to school for lunch the next day. -Marie Wielgus, Wayne, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 small green pepper, chopped
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
1/4 cup raisins
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 cups hot cooked rice
Fresh cilantro leaves, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook and crumble beef with pepper and onion over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce, olives, raisins and vinegar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until raisins are softened, 5-6 minutes., Serve with rice. If desired, top with fresh cilantro to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 683mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY PICCALILLI



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Make some homemade piccalilli to serve with cold meats and cheese. It will keep for up to three months and makes a great gift for chutney lovers

Provided by Anna Glover

Categories     Condiment

Time 25m

Yield Makes 3 x 500ml jars

Number Of Ingredients 13

500g cauliflower , cut into small florets
200g courgette , cut into small chunks
100g green beans or French beans, trimmed and cut into small pieces
200g shallots , peeled and cut into small chunks or pearl onions, peeled and left whole or halved
600ml malt vinegar
3 tbsp English mustard powder
1 tbsp coriander seeds
2 tbsp black or yellow mustard seeds
2 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp turmeric
4 tbsp plain flour
200g caster sugar
2 bay leaves

Steps:

  • Put the veg in a bowl and toss with 2 tbsp sea salt. Leave, covered at room temperature, for 4 hrs. Drain the veg and wash well under cold water. Drain well.
  • Put 100ml of the vinegar in a bowl with the mustard powder, coriander seeds, mustard seeds, cumin, turmeric and flour. Mix well to make a paste.
  • Heat the remaining 500ml vinegar, sugar, bay leaves and a pinch of salt until the sugar dissolves, then pour in the mustard vinegar mix, simmering and stirring for 5 mins until the mixture thickens. Fold in the drained veg, heat for 1 min taking the edge off the veg, but still retaining a bite, then remove from the heat, and pack into three 500ml warm sterilised jars. Seal and leave in a cool dark spot for six weeks or up to three months before opening. Once open, keep in the fridge and use within four weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 14 calories, Fat 0.2 grams fat, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 0.2 grams fiber, Protein 0.4 grams protein, Sodium 0.04 milligram of sodium

Tips for Making the Best Piccadillo:

  • Use high-quality ground beef. An 80/20 blend of chuck and sirloin is a good option, as it will provide plenty of flavor and moisture to your dish.
  • Brown the beef in batches. This will help to prevent the meat from steaming and becoming tough. Brown the beef over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until it is browned all over.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. Piccadillo is a great way to use up leftover vegetables, so feel free to add whatever you have on hand. Some good options include potatoes, carrots, green beans, corn, and peas.
  • Add a flavorful sauce. The sauce is what really brings piccadillo to life. Try using a combination of tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and chili powder. You can also add other spices, such as cumin, oregano, and garlic powder, to taste.
  • Simmer the piccadillo for at least 30 minutes. This will help to develop the flavors and tenderize the meat. Serve piccadillo over rice, pasta, or tortillas. It can also be used as a filling for empanadas or tacos.

Conclusion:

Piccadillo is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its combination of savory beef, tender vegetables, and flavorful sauce, piccadillo is a surefire hit. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal to make, give piccadillo a try. You won't be disappointed!

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