Picadillo
(from saymyname’s recipe box)
Source: From Louie's Backyard, Key West Florida.
Serves 4 peopleCategories: Appetizers, Ground Beef, Spanish
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 -3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
- 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped and juice reserved
- 5 tablespoons capers
- 5 tablespoons currants
- 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
Directions
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In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat; drain beef in a colander and set aside.
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Add oil to the skillet; over medium heat saute the garlic, onion, red bell peppers and jalapeno peppers until the onion is translucent.
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Add the cooked ground beef back to the skillet along with the chopped tomatoes and juice, capers, currants, vinegar, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, oregano, and cloves.
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Bring to a boil; lower heat and simmer, uncovered for 30 minutes.
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Should have the consistency of a thick chili.
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Add in the parsley and cilantro; simmer for 5 minutes.
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Add salt and pepper to taste.