Margarita’s Puerto Rican Picadillo | Quick & Easy Dinner

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 are healthier, while canned black olives are more affordable.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: sugar-free dried fruit

Dried cranberries offer a healthier option, while sugar-free dried fruit can be cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Add onions, bell peppers, garlic, sofrito, and spices.

Sautee for about 3-5 minutes.

Add ground beef, crumble, and stir until browned, about 7-10 minutes.

Add drained corn, beans, diced tomatoes, and coconut aminos.

Cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until meat is nicely cooked.

Cooking Techniques

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