PICADILLO FROM A CROCK POT

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Adapted from a recipe in the Cooking Light Slow Cooker Cookbook. This one uses pitted dates and dried apricots in place of the more traditional raisins, but raisins could be substituted for either or both of these if you prefer. If more heat is desired, substitute hotter peppers for part of the bell peppers, increase the amount of cayenne or add dried red pepper flakes or hot pepper sauce. It can also be made with a combination of ground beef and ground pork, or even made with ground turkey. I use no-salt-added tomatoes and tomato sauce. Very versatile: serve it over hot rice, wrap it in flour tortillas, use it to stuff peppers, zucchini or other vegetables or serve it as a dip with tortilla chips.

Provided by echo echo

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 3h20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 lbs lean ground beef
1 1/2 cups chopped green bell peppers
1 cup chopped yellow onion
1 cup sliced scallion
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/3 cup chopped pitted dates
1/3 cup chopped dried apricot
1/4 cup sliced pimento stuffed olive (optional)
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, or skillet sprayed with nonstick spray, begin to brown beef, stirring and breaking up with a wooden spoon.
  • As meat begins to brown, add bell pepper through garlic. Continue to cook until meat is well browned and vegetables soften.
  • Drain off fat and place meat in a 4-quart crock pot.
  • Add tomatoes through black pepper and stir well.
  • Cover, set crock pot on "high" and cook 3 hours.
  • If desired, stir in almonds.

Md Kala bhai
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I love that I can just throw everything in the crock pot and let it cook all day.


Babu_DJ Dhamdaro
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite and I highly recommend it.


stewart sana
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ground beef. It's also a very budget-friendly meal.


Maleigha Berg
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I'm not a big fan of ground beef, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The flavors were amazing and the meat was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


prasanna bhandari
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This is a great recipe for a crowd. I doubled the recipe and it fed a large group of people. The leftovers were also great the next day.


Mina Lili
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and I got several requests for the recipe.


Juan Betancourt
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This recipe is a keeper! I love the combination of flavors and the meat is always so tender. I've also tried it with ground turkey and it was just as good.


Kelly S
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite and I highly recommend it.


Effikhan Surani
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I love that I can just throw everything in the crock pot and let it cook all day. The meat is always so tender and flavorful.


Loren Sawyer
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the meat was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Ryan Tate
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This picadillo recipe is a great way to use up leftover ground beef. It's also a very versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sides. I like to serve it with rice and beans, but it would also be good with mashed potatoes or pasta.


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