Picadillo - How to Make a Beef Picadillo Recipe

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: dried apricots

Dried cranberries provide similar sweetness with less sugar.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is heart-healthy, while canola is often cheaper.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.

Add diced onions and cook until softened.

Stir in salt, black pepper, cumin, cinnamon, bay leaves, cayenne, and minced garlic; cook for another minute.

Add red-wine vinegar, crushed tomatoes, and water; stir to combine.

Add currants or raisins and olives; mix well.

Simmer for about 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

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