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Picadillo served in a bowl
Rich Mexican Picadillo with olives and raisins

Mexican Picadillo (Ground Beef Hash)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses
The chameleon of Latin American kitchens. Picadillo (from 'picar' - to mince) relies on a balance of flavors: savory meat, acidic tomato, sweet raisins, and salty olives. It's simple, rustic, yet incredibly complex in taste.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 30 mins
⌛ Total Time 50 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 500 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large Skillet
  • Wooden Spoon

Instructions

1 ✓

Dice onion, garlic, and pepper. Cube potato (if using) into 1/2 inch pieces.

Tip: Uniform size ensures even cooking.
2 ✓

Heat oil and sauté onion and pepper until soft.

Tip: This aromatic base is the sofrito.
3 ✓

Add beef and garlic. Cook on high until browned and liquid evaporates.

Tip: Brown = flavor.
4 ✓

Stir in cumin and oregano.

Tip: Bloom spices in the fat.
5 ✓

Add tomato sauce (and potatoes). Season with salt and pepper.

Tip: Cut potatoes small so they cook through in the sauce.
6 ✓

Simmer covered on low for 15-20 mins until potatoes are tender and sauce thickens.

Tip: Flavors reduce and concentrate.
7 ✓

Stir in olives and raisins; heat through.

Tip: Don't cook them long, just warm them.

Recipe FAQ

Can I skip the raisins?
You can, but the sweet-salty contrast defines this dish. Try just a few!
Serving suggestions?
Rice, tortillas, or as a filling for empanadas.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground Beef (80/20 preferred)
  • 1 whole Onion
  • 2 clove Garlic
  • 1.5 cup Tomato Sauce
  • 1 whole Green Bell Pepper
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 3 tbsp Oil
  • 1/4 cup Green Olives (pitted, sliced)
  • 1/4 cup Raisins
  • 1 whole Potato (diced small - optional)
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper