LISA'S QUINOA-BEEF PICADILLO
Steps:
- Heat oil over high heat in large, deep sikllet. Add onion and green pepper and cook, stirring freqently, until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cumin seeds and cook 1 minute more. Add beef and salt. Break up meat into bits. Continue cooking until beef is brown and crumbly, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour off any rendered fat. Stir in oregano, chili powder, cinnamon, tomatoes, olives, raisins and capers. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until flavors have mingled, about 15 min. To finish, stir in quinoa and adjust seasonings, adding pepper to taste. Cook until hot, about 1 minute. Accompany with lime wedges. Can sub ground turkey, pork or meatloaf mix. Can use hullless barley or brown rice instead of quinoa.
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Ebenezer Awuah
awuah@hotmail.frThis dish is a family favorite. We make it all the time.
Christopher Rivers
r_christopher@aol.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover beef.
Anthony Silva
anthony_s@gmail.comI love the fact that this dish is made with quinoa. It's a healthy and delicious alternative to rice.
MD monsur Ahmed
m_md92@gmail.comThis dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make.
Melissa Shaffer
melissa_s21@hotmail.comThis recipe is a great way to introduce new flavors to kids.
Md Mizu Ahamed AkasH
a@gmail.comThis dish is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.
Thomas Burk
t.burk@yahoo.comOverall, this is a good recipe. It's easy to make and the flavors are good. I would just make a few minor adjustments next time to suit my own taste.
Daniel Steen
s-d7@yahoo.comThis dish was too salty for my taste. I would use less salt next time.
Ibiduni Folashade
f_ibiduni25@yahoo.comThe quinoa was a bit too mushy for my liking. I would cook it for a shorter amount of time next time.
Abdul Waheed Jakhrani Baloch
w.abdul50@hotmail.frThis recipe is a little bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.
Jakaria Hossain (Jusef)
hjakaria@hotmail.comI made this dish for my picky kids and they loved it! It's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.
abdoo masmas
a_m@aol.comThis dish is a great way to use up leftover beef. It's also a healthy and affordable meal.
Bukurije ensar
ensar.b64@hotmail.co.ukI've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for a potluck or a casual dinner party.
Christian Torres
c.torres16@gmail.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I especially liked the addition of the raisins and olives.
Olatunji Saba
saba100@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of quinoa, but this dish was really good. The beef and vegetables were cooked perfectly and the quinoa added a nice texture.
Janjan Khan
j@hotmail.comThis quinoa beef picadillo was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.