Puerto Rican Picadillo Recipe

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. 1

   Heat 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. 2

   Add 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. 3

   Add the potatoes, olives, bay leaves, raisins (if using), water, and tomato paste to the pan. Stir until well combined.

4. 4

   Increase the heat to high to bring the beef mixture to a boil.

5. 5

   Lower the heat to a simmer, cover, and let cook for 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Uncover and let simmer for another 10 minutes or until the sauce thickens.

7. 7

   Lastly, remove the bay leaves and transfer the beef mixture to a bowl. Let the mixture cool for 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy!