Traditional Ground Beef Picadillo | Authentic Flavors

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: sugar

Dried cranberries add tartness, while sugar can mimic sweetness.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is healthier, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

Add 1.5 pounds of lean ground beef to a pan with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.

Heat vegetable oil in the pan and add the ground beef, breaking it apart.

Cover and cook the ground beef over medium heat until it is browned.

Cube the red onion and tomato, then set aside.

Slice and cube the zucchinis, ensuring they are not overcooked.

Once the ground beef is cooked, add the cubed onion and tomato to the pan and mix well.

Add 2 teaspoons of smoked paprika and mix until incorporated.

Add the cubed zucchini and whole Chile sanos to the mixture, cover, and cook for 2-3 more minutes.

Prepare tacos with the picadillo, adding cilantro and queso fresco for garnish.

Cooking Techniques

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