This Christmas Picadillo will bring joy and comfort to your Holiday gathering.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

green olives

🥗Healthier: kalamata olives

💰Cheaper: canned black olives

Kalamata olives provide a different flavor profile, while canned black olives are budget-friendly.

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Non-alcoholic wine maintains flavor without alcohol, and grape juice is a cost-effective substitute.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Dried cranberries add a tartness, while sultanas are often less expensive.

Prepare the ingredients: dice the tomato, onion, garlic, and jalapeno; remove seeds from the pomegranate; dice the apples and pears into small bite-sized pieces.

In a large deep pan, add 2 lbs of bork (pork and beef) and break it down over medium-high heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste and cook for about 10 minutes.

Add the garlic, onion, tomatoes, and jalapenos to the meat mixture and cook for 5 minutes.

Mix in the spices and one shot of cherry, continuing to cook over low heat while stirring occasionally.

In a separate pan, cook the butternut squash and plantain in a little bit of butter until somewhat soft and lightly seared.

Add the cooked butternut squash and plantain to the meat mixture along with the cat sitron and craisins. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes.

Mix in the diced fruit (apples and pears) and cook for about 3 to 4 more minutes.

Remove from the burner and cover for about 10 to 15 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Serve with a side of white rice, garnished with freshly chopped parsley and pomegranate seeds.

Cooking Techniques

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