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    Home » Recipes » Main Dishes » Beef Picadillo

    Beef Picadillo

    Last Updated: Jul 19, 2021

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    Picadillo served with rice and plantains on the side ready to eat

    This Dominican Beef Picadillo recipe is a delicious, quick fix, easy dish filled with flavor. It is perfect for weeknight dinners, layered in casseroles and even as a filling for your homemade savory pastries. 

    Picadillo served with rice and plantains on the side ready to eat

    Beef Picadillo is one of my family's favorite dishes. My daughter loves when I make it to eat with rice and stew black beans. It is the one meal she would devour instantly and would lick the plate if she could.

    She is a legit picky eater. So, whenever I find a dish that she would eat this much, I tend to make it often, mostly because she would ask for it continuously, but also because it's so easy and quick to make.

    Two plates of picadillo served with rice and plantains

    Picadillo is a really versatile dish and that is why I love it. I am not going to lie. There are weeks when I make this dish multiple times. But that is only because it lends itself to creating so many different meals with it.

    For more favorites, be sure to try my Coquito Drink and Arroz con Gandules.

    beef picadillo ingredients on a board

    Ingredients

    • Olive oil
    • Bell pepper
    • Red onion
    • Garlic
    • Ground beef
    • Adobo
    • Black pepper
    • Oregano
    • Sazon culantro
    • Tomato sauce
    • Pimento stuffed olives
    • Freshly squeezed lime juice
    • Cilantro
    beef picadillo ingredients in a pan cooking

    How to make beef picadillo

    • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-hot heat. When hot, add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Stir well and cook until onion and bell pepper begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
    • Add ground beef and stir while breaking down the meat with a wooden spoon. Sprinkle adobo, pepper, oregano, and sazón. Stir to combine. Continue to cook beef until brown while stirring and breaking up occasionally.
    • Once the beef is browned, add tomato sauce, olives, and water. Let simmer, stirring occasionally, until all the water has evaporated, about 15 minutes.
    • Stir in lime juice, and cilantro.
    • Serve warm over a bed of rice.
    beef picadillo served on a white plate

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What do you serve it with?

    I like to serve beef picadillo with rice and black beans for an easy weeknight meal, but there's so many uses for it!

    You can have picadillo in tacos, as a filling for your empanadas and even layered in your casseroles like I did in this Mashed Potato and Beef Casserole and this Sweet Plantains and Picadillo Casserole.

    How long does beef picadillo keep?

    One of my favorite things about this recipe is that it's perfect to batch cook and enjoy throughout the week. Once you have made the picadillo, let it cool and then transfer it to an airtight container. It will keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days and can be reheated on the stovetop.

    Can you freeze it?

    Yes, this beef picadillo is great for freezer meals. Place the cooled dish into freezer safe containers or bags and freeze for up to 6 months. Thaw it in the fridge overnight before reheating and serving.

    Recipe Notes and Tips

    • It's best to use lean ground beef for this dish so that it's not too greasy.
    • You can easily swap the beef for ground turkey, lamb, chicken or even plant based 'meat' crumbles.
    Two plates of Picadillo served with rice and plantains

    There is so much you can do with this dish. And I didn't even mention topping your tostones with it. Like, hello! Can it get any better than that?

    Tell me, how would you like to have your picadillo?

    More Beef Recipes

    • Slow Cooker Shredded Beef
    • Black Bean, Beef and Avocado Quesadillas
    • Mashed Potatoes and Beef Casserole
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    Beef Picadillo

    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 343kcal
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    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: Latin
    Author: Vanessa
    5 from 9 votes
    Picadillo served with rice and plantains on the side ready to eat
    A delicious, quick fix, easy dish filled with flavor. It is perfect for weeknight dinners, layered in casseroles and even as a filling for your homemade savory pastries.

    INGREDIENTS

    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • ½ bell pepper , chopped
    • ½ medium red onion , chopped
    • 2 garlic cloves , minced
    • 1 pound lean, ground beef
    • 1 teaspoon adobo
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1 pack sazon culantro
    • ¼ cup tomato sauce
    • 1 cup water
    • 1 teaspoon lime juice , freshly squeezed
    • 1 tablespoon sliced pimento stuffed green olives
    • 1 tablespoon cilantro , roughly chopped

    INSTRUCTIONS

    • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-hot heat. When hot, add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Stir well and cook until onion and bell pepper begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
    • Add ground beef and stir while breaking down the meat with a wooden spoon. Sprinkle adobo, pepper, oregano, and sazón. Stir to combine. Continue to cook beef until brown while stirring and breaking up occasionally.
    • Once the beef is browned, add tomato sauce, olives, and water. Let simmer, stirring occasionally, until all the water has evaporated, about 15 minutes.
    • Stir in lime juice, and cilantro.
    • Serve warm over a bed of rice.

    NOTES

    • It's best to use lean ground beef for this dish so that it's not too greasy.
    • You can easily swap the beef for ground turkey, lamb, chicken or even plant based 'meat' crumbles.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 343kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 519mg | Potassium: 408mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 532IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 3mg

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