Picadillo Recipe | How to Make Authentic Brazilian Picadillo 🥄🔥

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

green olives

🥗Healthier: capers

💰Cheaper: black olives

Capers provide a similar briny flavor, while black olives are usually more affordable.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: dried figs

Dried cranberries are lower in sugar, while figs offer a unique sweetness.

cooked rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur wheat

Quinoa is a protein-rich alternative, while bulgur is often less expensive.

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

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

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

Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart, about 6-8 minutes.

Mix in diced tomatoes, olives, and raisins; stir to combine.

Season with cumin, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper; stir well.

Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Serve over cooked rice and garnish with chopped parsley.

Cooking Techniques

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