Picadillo

Name: Picadillo
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 -3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup diced onion; 1 cup diced red bell pepper; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced; 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped and juice reserved; 5 tablespoons capers; 5 tablespoons currants; 3 tablespoons cider vinegar; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; salt & freshly ground black pepper

19 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 -3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced red bell pepper
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped and juice reserved
5 tablespoons capers
5 tablespoons currants
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1

In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat; drain beef in a collander and set aside.
2

Add oil to the skillet; over medium heat saute the garlic, onion, red bell peppers and jalapeno peppers until the onion is translucent.
3

Add the cooked ground beef back to the skillet along with the chopped tomatoes and juice, capers, currants, vinegar, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, oregano, and cloves.
4

Bring to a boil; lower heat and simmer, uncovered for 30 minutes.
5

Should have the consistency of a thick chili.
6

Add in the parsley and cilantro; simmer for 5 minutes.
7

Add salt and pepper to taste.