Puerto Rican Picadillo Recipe

Savor the rich, bold flavors of Puerto Rican Picadillo, where ground meat meets a symphony of spices, olives, and raisins, creating a mouthwatering experience of island cuisine.

📝 Ingredients

• 3 Tablespoons olive oil (divided)
• 1 large sweet yellow onion (small diced)
• 4 cloves of garlic (minced)
• 1/4 cup sofrito
• 1 pound ground 80/20 beef
• 1/2 tsp dry adobo
• 1 large potato (small diced)
• 10 pimiento-stuffed olives (cut in half)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/2 cup raisins (optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, then add the onions, garlic, and sofrito. Sauté until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. 2Add the beef to the pan. Pour the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over the beef, and then sprinkle the 1/2 teaspoon adobo on top. Stir and break up the beef into crumbles until well combined.
3. 3Add the potatoes, olives, bay leaves, raisins (if using), water, and tomato paste to the pan. Stir until well combined.
4. 4Increase the heat to high to bring the beef mixture to a boil.
5. 5Lower the heat to a simmer, cover, and let cook for 10 minutes.
6. 6Uncover and let simmer for another 10 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
7. 7Lastly, remove the bay leaves and transfer the beef mixture to a bowl. Let the mixture cool for 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy!