PICADILLO FROM A CROCK POT
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
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.
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Md Kala bhai
md13@aol.comThis 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
db@hotmail.comI've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite and I highly recommend it.
stewart sana
sana11@gmail.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover ground beef. It's also a very budget-friendly meal.
Maleigha Berg
b.maleigha@hotmail.comI'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
b60@gmail.comThis 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
m-l10@yahoo.comI 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
b@yahoo.comThis 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
kelly@hotmail.comI've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite and I highly recommend it.
Effikhan Surani
s_e@yahoo.comThis 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
l.sawyer@yahoo.comI 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
ryan.t35@hotmail.comThis 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.