Picadillo With Gnocchi | Cooking Vlog | Recipe

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork can be less expensive.

green olives

🥗Healthier: capers

💰Cheaper: black olives

Capers provide a similar briny flavor, while black olives are generally cheaper.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: dried apricots

Dried cranberries offer a tangy sweetness, while dried apricots can be less costly.

gnocchi

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: potato dumplings

Zucchini noodles are lower in carbs, while potato dumplings can be a cheaper alternative.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and green bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add ground beef to the skillet; cook until browned, breaking it apart, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in tomato sauce, chopped green olives, and raisins; mix well.

Add cumin, oregano, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper; simmer for 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil.

Add gnocchi to the boiling water and cook until they float, about 2-3 minutes; drain.

Remove bay leaves from the picadillo mixture; adjust seasoning if necessary.

Combine cooked gnocchi with the picadillo in the skillet; toss gently to coat.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

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