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Picadillo Recipe - Kelvin’s Kitchen

Picadillo Recipe - Kelvin’s Kitchen

Discover the rich flavors of traditional Latin cooking with this Picadillo recipe. Perfect for serving with rice or as a filling for empanadas, this dish is both hearty and delicious.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ pound ground beef
  • 1 cube sofrito about 2 tablespoons
  • 1 large tomato diced
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • Olive oil for cooking
  • Adobo seasoning to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Dash of Worcestershire sauce

Method
 

  1. Dice tomato and onion, have sofrito and seasonings ready.
  2. Coat a large pan with olive oil, heat on high.
  3. Add sofrito to hot oil, stir frequently.
  4. Stir in diced onions and tomatoes until onions soften.
  5. Add ground beef, cook until fully browned.
  6. Add adobo, Worcestershire sauce, stir to meld flavors.
  7. Reduce heat to medium, add tomato sauce and black pepper, simmer to combine.
  8. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  9. Cook for 20 minutes total, until flavors blend.
  10. Serve with rice, in empanadas, or as desired.

Notes

Storage & Meal Prep
Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
Freezer: Freeze in a sealed container for up to 2-3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
Reheat: Warm in a skillet over medium heat, in the microwave, or in a 350°F oven until heated through.