Here’s a simple and delicious way to make Picadillo for dinner — a classic Latin American dish with savory ground meat, vegetables, and warm spices. It’s hearty, quick, and pairs perfectly with rice, tortillas, or plantains.

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🍲 Picadillo (Ground Beef & Veggie Hash)

Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (or turkey for a lighter version)

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 medium tomato, diced (or ½ cup tomato sauce)

• 1 small carrot, diced

• ½ cup peas (fresh or frozen)

• ¼ cup green olives, sliced (optional)

• ¼ cup raisins (optional, adds sweet contrast)

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• Salt and black pepper to taste

• 2 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil

• ¼ cup beef or chicken broth (optional, for extra moisture)

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Instructions

1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.

2. Cook onion, bell pepper, and garlic until softened (3–4 minutes).

3. Add ground meat and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.

4. Add carrot, tomato (or sauce), cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook 5–7 minutes.

5. Mix in peas, olives, and raisins (if using). Cook 2–3 more minutes.

6. Add broth if you want a slightly saucy consistency. Simmer 3–5 minutes.

7. Taste and adjust seasoning.

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Serving Suggestions

• Over white or brown rice

• With warm corn or flour tortillas

• Served alongside fried plantains

• Topped with chopped fresh cilantro or avocado

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Optional Variations

• Spicy Picadillo: Add chopped jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne.

• Potato Picadillo: Add diced potatoes for extra heartiness.

• Healthy Version: Use lean turkey or chicken and skip raisins for less sugar.

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If you want, I can also give you a:
✅ One-pan Picadillo dinner for easy cleanup
✅ Authentic Cuban Picadillo with a richer tomato-sauce base
✅ Ground turkey Picadillo that’s lower in fat

Which version should I give you?