Picadillo

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground meat
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
• 6-8 large green olives, quartered
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 TBSP capers
• 1 8z can Tomato sauce
• 2 1/2 TBSP Sazon Seasoning
• 1 TBSP Cumin
• 1 tsp white sugar
• Salt to taste

Sazon Seasoning

• 2 TBSP ground coriander
• 2 TBSP ground cumin
• 2 TBSP ground turmeric
• 2 TBSP garlic powder
• 4 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tsp onion powder

Directions

1. In a large skillet over med-high heat; sauté garlic, onion and bell pepper in hot oil until softened, about 5-7 mins
2. Add ground meat, cook until browned, about 7-10 mins
3. Drain fat off
4. Add olives, raisins, capers, tomato sauce, sazon seasoning, cumin, sugar and salt, mixing throughly.
5. Cover skillet, reduce heat to low and simmer 5-10 mins
6. Serve with rice

Yum

Notes:

I had a hard time finding the Sazon seasoning locally, here it is on Amazon. Or you can make your own with the recipe included above. Personally, I buy my Sazon seasoning.

I first had Picadillo at a Padrino’s Cuban restaurant in Miami and fell in love with it. I may have eaten there 3 times in 5 days because the food was so amazing. If you find yourself in the Hollywood Beach area, check them out. I was so excited when I mastered this recipe because I could share this amazing dish with others. It is perfect as the filling in empanadas.