Ground Beef and Green Olive Recipes
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08/08/2012
This was wonderful! I added more olives (because we love olives), some of the olive brine (instead of more salt) and I didn't have any sazon so I improvised by mixing equal parts of coriander, cumin, achiote (ground annatto), salt and powdered garlic. Served with rice and fried plantains.
03/07/2012
Great! I added cheese and left out the raisins, but very good!
03/08/2012
i thought no one else made this! my recipe is way different though and takes longer
02/05/2013
This recipe was really quick and easy which works well for weeknights. Our grocery store had different flavors of sazon, so like another reviewer, I found on online substitute which called for equal parts ground corriander, cumin, garlic powder, and paprika. By using the substitute I was able to leave out the salt too. I didn't have pitted olives, so I just used the standard green manzanilla olives, ~18 of them or 1/3 cup. Next time I'll finely dice these olives to have a more even distribution in the dish. I really liked the sweet of the raisins with the salt of the olives.
01/18/2013
There is a Cuban restaurant in the Miami Airport called La Carreta. They serve picadillo there, but this has SO much more flavor - I love the sweetness of the raisins against the capers & olives, along with all the spices. I make it with a good quality grass fed beef and on my 2nd try, I added some of my mother in law's sofrito from Puerto Rico. She makes it with culantro, but I can't find it here. I made it exactly like you said the 1st time around and it was awesome. I didn't find it too salty at all. It's in my recipe box :-)
09/17/2016
Deeeee lish!!! I didnt have sazon seasoning, so i added garlic powder, onion powder, coriander, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, paprika. This is good with white rice. The raisins and olives and tomato sauce and green pepper are a must have. Also, I removed some of the oil, but not all of the oil. The cumin is a must have in this recipe. Also, i soak the raisins in hot water to make them plump and soft. This is good with a fried egg on top! Make this for your family. They will love it! I'm from Miami, so I had already made Cuban picadillo a bunch of times, from another recipe. You can also add some fried potato to the mixture. I never tried it with capers, though. My son loves it and now he and his wife make it all the time, too. Thank you for this recipe.
06/19/2012
What a yummy dish! I had about 3/4 lb left over turkey meat taco seasoned to use up, this was the perfect reincarnation for it. I used a red pepper, and after the saute added the turkey. I didn't have any tomato sauce, so I added about 1 1/2 cup Goya caldo de tomate con pollo broth, the other ingredients, and let it simmer down and thicken. I also used golden raisins. Very nice, simple recipe. I enjoyed this very much, gracias, danda22151.
01/09/2015
Made it! My whole family loved it. At first I was worried it would be too salty because of the two packs of Sazon, but it was perfect. I didn't add raisins because my family doesn't like them, but I did add the capers because I had them on hand from making piccata yesterday. It was perfect. I served it with Tostones and Spicy Mayo and everyone gobbled it all up. My only recommendation would be to dice the olives a little more finely and I added about 20 small olives versus 6 large ones. Oh, and I didn't have any cumin, but It certainly didn't need it to be delicious.
11/10/2014
I have made picadillo multiple times and this is by far the best recipe I have found. Only changes I made were to pulse the onion, garlic and green pepper in the food processor instead of chopping, omitted the cumin and added extra olives and capers and 2 bay leaves. So quick and so good. I have even made it with ground venison and it was excellent. I will use this recipe from now on. Update - made this again and thought it needed a little something. Added 1/2 the cumin and it was great. Love this recipe. It couldn't be easier.
12/02/2012
Just made it after a 7-mile run. HEAVEN. The only thing is it is a bit salty but that's because of the Goya packets an enterprising individual could make their own seasoning nixing a lot of the added salt. But as it stands, this dish is delish. Also I skipped the raisins. As Wikipedia says, raisins are sometimes in the Cuban version ;-)
05/25/2016
Made as directed with the only changes being that I used a sweet red pepper because I didn't have a green one and I made my own sazon using 2 tsp each cumin, paprika, and garlic powder but only had one tsp of coriander. I'm sure it would have been even better with another tsp of coriander. I left out the second amount of cumin. It would have over[powered the dish. Loved the way the salty olives and capers played off the sweet raisins and my family cleaned it up in no time flat! Served it with cornbread. Will def make this again! Thanks for posting!!
11/16/2015
Excellent recipe! Never made Picadillo before and this is a great classic recipe to get you started. The only differences I made were based on family preference. I removed the raisins because the family won't eat them, doubled the olives and added more garlic. Passed this recipe on to a friend and they loved it as well!
05/05/2014
EASY! What a good, filling and flavorful dish! I even used the left over sauce for taco filling.
06/06/2016
Yummy, yummy Picadillo! Tastes just like my husband & I had at various little Cuban restaurants in Key West when we were stationed there in the mid-1960's. I made it exactly according to the recipe and added the capers because we like that little piquant bite. I served it with the black beans and yellow rice just as we had it there. It was so, so good and brought back wonderful memories box our honeymoon year in a little bit of paradise. Thank you so much for sharing!
01/15/2019
Wow, just like I had back home in Little Havana in Miami. The end results are extremely flavorful... this recipe ranks as one of my favorite Cuban comfort dishes. If you're inclined to make this spicier then I recommend don't. The flavor of this dish should be enjoyed on their own merits. I made just a couple of minor changes because I've had this dish many times in the past. I added two tablespoons ketchup and 1/3 cup water along with the tomato sauce, I also substituted green pepper with red pepper, just my personal preference. Last few changes I used 8 olives (with pimento) instead of 6, and a added a tablespoon of the olive juice and no capers.
06/18/2014
I have made this 4 times since discovering it. Excellent combination of flavors. Perfect with black beans and rice. Thanks for posting!
01/19/2015
the CUMIN ruined the taste,never again will I make this and I'm throwing the cumin away.
12/11/2018
Great recipe! I left out the raisins and the capers and it still turned out amazing! Will make again!
01/10/2016
Made a triple batch for a 10 person family dinner have enough for one lunch. I'd say it was a hit! The only thing I changed was no extra salt and no capers. I also made my own sazon seasoning. Everybody loved it.
10/25/2015
I agree with whoever said too much cumin. Not the taste we expected at all. We will not be using this recipe again.
08/12/2018
It was great. No changes. I made my own Sazón. I can't comment on its authenticity because I wasn't treated to this while in Cuba but it's sure delicious. Definitely make it again.
12/14/2017
This was a great recipe! I am sure if I followed it to a "T" it would have been wonderful, as it is the cuban way of making picadillo. However, I went by the way I remembered the way my Tia's tasted to me... my Cuban family omits the raisins (well some of us anyway, lol) and capers, and adds Sherry wine, so that is what I did, and it was truly amazing!
05/06/2014
Very good, quick and easy to prepare. Perfect weekend dinner, served it with black beans/rice. Makes great leftovers!
09/21/2016
It wasn't bad, but I agree, the cumin ruined it. It ended up tasting like taco meat. I think more olives would have been good as well. So less cumin, more olives, I would use it again.
11/16/2018
I just opted out of putting capers,olives or rasins. But it was amazing I also added ketchup.
09/30/2017
I had high expectations for this dish but in the end we felt it was not as flavourful as expected. As I could not get the sazon seasoning for this recipe, I searched online to find one to make, and the mixture smelled wonderful. The only thing I substituted was red pepper instead of green.
11/17/2015
Didn't use capers, I just don't like them in general but otherwise 100% followed this recipe. Came out really great, a Cuban friend of mine likened it to his grandmother's picadillo, and even my mom who is a picky eater loved this recipe! I always serve it over rice and Maduros (Sweet Plantains). The salty/ sweet elevates this dish even more!
01/05/2019
This recipe was not only simple, but delicious ??. I read all the reviews although it might not be your authentic Cuban Piccadillo it's simplicity was worthwhile. I used it as a filling for empanadas that I served as an appetizer, and what was left I froze and used at later date to fill a crescent roll ring. Very versatile.
07/09/2018
In combination with an Ingrid Food Network recipe, I did use 1/3 cup of whatever wine was opened in the fridge - happened to be a red. This was yummy and will be made again!
01/29/2018
Absolutely perfect! I added a couple bay leaves and extra olives (only because I love olives) I served over white rice definitely will make this again. Very simple to make too
01/27/2016
This is a very easy and authentic recipe. My Cuban mother-in-law always made this dish (without a recipe) and I found this and thought I'd give it a try. The family thought I had gotten (Abuela's) recipe! I didn't have Sazon so I used the combo of spices that other reviewers used. It came out great! The only thing I'd add would be more tomato sauce--it was a little too dry. Otherwise it was perfect!
07/23/2019
Delicious!!!
11/11/2015
Had to make the sazon following another recipe, and I tend to add a touch of extra hot water with a touch of chicken stock, but other than that, as listed. This is actually second time making it. It's been great both times!
07/23/2018
I have made this dish several times. I used ground turkey this time. I used a 16 oz can of tomato sauce and 3 packs of Goya seasoning. I always add more green olives too. I love the taste of the golden raisins and the green olives together. I used red peppers instead of green. It is good with either one or both.
11/10/2017
This was so good! I didn't have capers or bell peppers and I only added one tsp of cumin because my husband doesn't like cumin, and it turned out perfect! I am definitely making this one many more times.
09/28/2017
Loved it - very authentic, Did not use capers to minimize sodium. Will cook this again
06/10/2015
Delicioso ! I followed the instructions and the picadillo turned out delicious. I served it with refried beans. My family loved it.
02/29/2020
Very good! Added bay leaf and ground cinnamon for more flavor.
08/18/2017
Good stuff! I left out the raisins and used two fresh diced tomatoes instead of the canned sauce and it was delicious! Also, I made it with some black beans and rice on the side and used the leftovers as burrito filling with some added cheese and they are fantastic as well!
05/02/2020
Extremely easy to make, and easy to make your own twist to it. You know it's spot on when your Cuban? relatives love it.
10/26/2016
I loved it, my daughter also she is a cook and can be very critical about food, I will surely make it again
08/01/2020
Recipe was good. I had 10 lbs of ground beef that had to be cooked (got it free.) If you are scaling this recipe please use common sense. Start with base seasoning at about 3/4 seasoning and season to taste. I found the cumin to be far too much so I reduced significantly, I didn't want taco meat. I scaled the recipe to 10 lbs and made about 15 quarts. My friends and family will be happy.
11/18/2018
So good! My family loves it when I add extra olives and raisins.
07/20/2019
Picadillo is my all time favorite Cuban dish and this recipe does not disappoint, though I do add more olives than required.
08/07/2019
SO delish! The only thing I did differently was use vegan ground beef and yellow bell peppers (not a huge fan of green bell peppers). Came out great, even my 4 year old ate it and he's a picky one LOL. Thank you!
02/25/2022
The recipe was easy to read and easy to make. I added adobo. It was awesome. The instructions were super clear.
09/09/2021
Outstanding! I drained the canned chicken, which I will not do next time. The extra liquid will make it even better. Fast, easy to make, and delicious.
03/24/2021
Fast and easy to prepare and with great flavor
03/23/2021
Easy and just the way my mother use to make it!
04/26/2021
I really liked it and I will make it again. It was a nice balance of sweet and savory. What I did different from the recipe was that I cooked the ground beef first and removed it from the pan and allowed it to drain in mesh sieve. Then I cooked the onion, garlic and bell pepper in the beef liquid rather than adding oil. I strained out the vegetable mix, removed the liquid and put everything back in the pan and followed the rest of the recipe. I also used low sodium tomato sauce.
06/22/2019
I used ground turkey instead of beef, the recipe was surprisingly sweet which was not exactly what I expected. My husband and I enjoyed it greatly served with fresh tortillas.
03/19/2017
For any Latino, this helps define comfort food! I made a double batch, and it was FABULOUS! This recipe includes all the correct ingredients which makes this dish so very special. I will definitely make rhis again.
09/17/2018
Delicious and FAST! Much more flavorful than others I have tried. I think the Goya seasoning and cumin are key.
08/20/2017
This is rubbish.
12/09/2017
Great flavor, easy recipe. I doubled the amount of therecipe with excellent results. I did add a dash of cinnamon and a bay leaf.
10/06/2014
Delicious! And so quick and easy. Dice olives. Love the sweetness of the raisins against the capers and olives. May add diced dry roasted peanuts for crunch.
05/12/2020
Looks good foe the Cuban Style, and I just make the Olives by myself, and I think it was made on my Mother's Day Cuban Dinner, and it tastes great.
12/05/2018
This is one of my "go to" comfort foods to make. It is quick, easy, and very delicious.
02/26/2020
We have not made this actual recipe but one very similar and stuff jalapenos with the mixture without rice. Top with roast and bake in oven till cheese melts. Mixture freezes well too.
05/14/2016
Loved this! I use recipes as inspiration rather than instruction, so made a few changes: I had leftover bits of ground beef, turkey, and pork in the freezer, so combined these and used them. I also had no Sazon seasoning, so used equal portions of cinnamon, tumeric and cumin. I added a can of finely chopped tomatoes. I did use the capers too. Yum! Like chili, it tastes even better the next day!
01/11/2016
Oh my gosh so delicious and easy to make! I'm just learning how to cook and this was such an easy recipe. Definitely doing this one more often!
07/03/2014
Really tasty.
02/22/2020
I added some adobo for salt and a bit of pepper and kept tasting until the flavor was there. It's a nice recipe when you can't get to your favorite Cuban spot. I would make it again and play around some more.
02/16/2021
Excellently Cuban. I added chopped pimento and a little more garlic. So delish!
01/19/2022
This became a family favorite. I make this a couple of times a month now, and serve it with rice or roasted potatoes. I substituted pimientos because none of us like bell peppers. Sometimes I use Impossible Burger to eat lower on the food chain, but not always. The fact that it is gluten free without modifications was great. My family can eat gluten, but I can't, and I love when a recipe is fine as is.
02/09/2021
Overall, the cuban beef tasted really good! I like how the recipe asks for raisins and sugar since it gives the picadillo a sweet taste to the dish. I left out the olives since I am not a huge fan but even without them it tasted very flavorful and amazing. I did not have sazon seasoning so I ended up making the seasoning with curry powder, onion powder, a couple garlic cloves, turmeric and oregano. This was my first time trying the seasoning and it is wonderful! The tomato sauce, onions and garlic add a nice sweet flavor as well as the raisins! Great combination of ingredients!
05/05/2015
THIS WAS SO GOOD, NEXT WEEK ON THE MENUE
02/09/2017
this is a true recipe. the way my mother made it. i omitted the raisans as i am not a fan
02/09/2020
Loved this recipe, I added the raisins and the capers too, it was absolutely EXCELLENT and so EASY!
07/23/2019
Made it minus the olives and raisins.
03/20/2018
I was hesitant at first, since these are a collection of ingredients I'm not used to combining. However the savory meat, olives and seasoning were a perfect compliment to the raisins and capers. Great with rice!
10/15/2013
Great recipe! I make it at least twice a week :)
06/25/2019
I've made it 4 times. I doubled the amount of capers. Great flavor.
08/21/2017
Reduced Ground Cumin to 1/4tbs adding 1tbs Crushed Dry Oregano. Deleted sugar & increased raisins to 1.25 cups. To for and tastes better the day after when flavours meld together.
10/23/2018
I used elk and it gave it a whole other dimension!
09/02/2013
My mother made this, without the sugar and the cumin but everything else was just right. Especially the raisins, true Cuban-style. When mom wasn't looking I always added more raisins. This is great on a whitebread sandwich.
09/07/2014
I made it as the recipes says and OMG it was to die for! It was so quick and easy to make, I will definitely be making this more often.
07/18/2019
Omg, my first time making this and I nailed it. The only thing I added was the hot sauce of course. Yellow rice and refried beans with quesadilla cheese on top complimented it perfectly.
10/18/2016
Yes and am making today. I will take picture and send. Dint change anything.
10/23/2019
I didn't add capers, and add garlic/parsley powder and some black pepper. Very delicious. With it, I made jasmine rice with garlic and onions, and black beans. Quite the hit in my house! Saving it for future meals!
08/09/2021
This was awesome and easy!!!!! Thank you!!!!
01/03/2021
To the person that says Cubans do not put capers and raisins in their picadillo, I beg to differ. My Abuela, from Cuba, ALWAYS used capers and raisins and never used the white wine that you speak of. Now, we never used the cumin, sugar and sazon in ours but then again, there are Cubans I know that put Culantro (not cilantro) in their black beans and cumin in their black beans and we never did that either. I thinks that's a preference.
09/03/2021
My daughter and I absolutely love this recipe, this meal is outstanding. I followed the recipe close but omitted raisins and added mini gold potatoes. Paired with some steamy white rice and a cool slice Avocado atop the picadillo and yumm(like our 5th time in 2 weeks eating this meal.
02/23/2020
Tastes just like the picadillo I used to eat in Miami. Great recipe.
07/10/2016
Loved it
05/11/2020
This is best cooked with a can (8oz) of tomato paste and half a cup of white cooking wine. You'll thank me! Otherwise, this recipe is authentic.
04/20/2019
franks favorite
11/12/2017
Hands down one of the best recipes I've used at family gatherings, authentic flavor was a huge hit at the party... Cumin was the best part!
09/12/2019
This dish sounds great and diversely flavorful (raisins, olives and capers) in theory. However, when done, all you can taste is cumin and overpowering spice. This is an example of too much of a good thing and not enough subtlety.
07/07/2017
I followed the directions and it came out really good. I threw it in the crock pot to let it sit all day and was even better. I think I will try seasoning the meat while cooking it next time.
07/28/2020
I thought it was a little plain so I added homemade sofrito and adobo
04/28/2022
https://www.domesticgourmet.com/quick-and-easy-puerto-rican-picadillo/
08/19/2021
This recipe made me look like a hero, thank you
09/02/2021
Everyone loved this recipe. I only used one Sazón pack and I seasoned the meat with onion and garlic powder, black pepper, parsley flakes. No raisins or capers either. I added potatos as well.
02/23/2021
ALERT!!! DO NOT USE 2.82 oz of Sazon!!! (Unfortunately, I gave this recipe to my coworker who doubled the recipe and used 5 Oz Sazon; declared it inedible! Being Cuban, Sazon is a staple and I never questioned the amount listed). You need only two of the tiny little packets that are included in the 1.41 oz box (or any sized box). As for the recipe, the Sazon is a great twist on a classic recipe. A little kick to a perfect recipe. I often add a little more tomato sauce and olives, unless I'm filling empanadas. Without raisins and adding cheese (as some suggested) it's just not picadillo but keep the recipe as-is and it's authentic.
03/09/2021
Amazing recipe! Best picadillo I've ever had! So Flavorful. I'm trying to learn how to cook the basic Cuban dishes. My husband was very happy and impressed! He said it reminded him of his grandmas picadillo. Ha!
10/03/2020
Amazing!! Thank you for the delicious recipe!
10/15/2017
Excellent recipe. I made my own Sazon from this cite. Used 2 tsp and eliminated the extra cumin.
05/04/2020
Used this to eat in tacos! And over rice! Either way both delicious! If you're looking for a simple and tasty dish you found it :)
Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/220164/classic-cuban-style-picadillo/
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