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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Picadillo can be used to stuff green peppers, rolled in a tortilla (add cheese), or used as an appetizer served with fresh hot tortillas or corn chips, Make small masa cakes about a dollar size put on some picadillo and soft cheese and salsa MMmm. It has many uses and is a traditional filling in Mexico Ingredients:
1 lb lean ground beef |
1/2 cup onion, chopped |
3 cloves garlic, minced |
2 medium tomatoes, peeled & chopped |
1 medium apple, cored,peeled & chopped |
1/3 cup raisins |
2 tablespoons pimento stuffed olives, thinly sliced |
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh jalapeno peppers, finely chopped |
1 tablespoon vinegar |
1 teaspoon sugar |
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon |
1/2 teaspoon cumin |
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves |
1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds |
Directions:
1. In a skillet cook the meat, onions and garlic until the meat is browned and the onions are tender.
2. Add remaining ingredients to the skillet (except the almonds) mix well and simmer covered for 20 minutes.
3. Stir in the toasted almonds, cook uncovered for 2 more minutes.
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