Savory Picadillo Recipe Mexican
Experience a burst of flavors with this easy-to-make picadillo recipe Mexican, featuring spiced ground beef, sweet potatoes, and tangy olives. A perfect dish for family gatherings or cozy nights in, it brings warmth and joy to any dinner table. With delightful aromas wafting through your kitchen, this hearty meal will have your loved ones coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sauteing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (mixed colors)
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup pimento-stuffed olives, sliced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 medium sweet potato, diced (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Sauté onions and bell peppers until softened, about 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add ground beef to the skillet; break it apart while browning for about 8–10 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Pour in tomato sauce, cumin, and oregano; mix well and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in olives and sweet potatoes (if using); cook for an additional 5 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Serve warm over rice or in tortillas for a delicious meal!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg