Picadillo Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil ($0.33)
• 1 yellow onion, small dice ($0.70)
• 1 red bell pepper, small dice ($1.48)
• 1 Tbsp tablespoon garlic, minced ($0.04)
• 1 lb ground beef (80/20) ($4.49)
• 1 tsp coarse salt* ($0.03)
• 1 1/2 tsp sazón* (1 packet) ($0.30)
• 1 tsp adobo* ($0.05)
• 1/2 cup sofrito ($1.08)
• 1/2 cup sliced pimento-stuffed green olives* ($1.92)
• 1/4 cup raisins ($0.41)
• 1/2 Tbsp white vinegar ($0.09)
• 15 oz tomato sauce ($1.06)
• 2 bay leaves ($0.20)
• 1/4 cup water ($0.00)

Instructions

1. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the onions and peppers to the pan and cook until the onions are transparent.
2. Add the garlic to the pan and cook until fragrant.
3. Add the beef to the pan and sprinkle with salt, sazón, and adobo. As the beef browns, break up big chunks with your spoon.
4. When the beef has browned, add the sofrito and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
5. Add the olives, raisins, white vinegar, tomato sauce, bay leaves, and water. Continue to cook, occasionally stirring, for 10 minutes. Take the pan off the heat and allow it cool.