Slow Cooker Picadillo

Cuban Slow Cooker Picadillo

Cuban food has become… dare I say… one of my favorite types of cuisine. I lived in Miami for a few years and was bombarded with so many amazing food options. I honestly had never heard of many of these dishes but quickly grew to love them.

SO here is another one of my favorites: Picadillo! This dish takes ground beef, an array of spices, olives, and (depending who you talk to) raisins. It is an amazing mix of sweet, salt, and tang that makes every bite an adventure.

Its also surprisingly simple to make! Throw it in your crock pot or instant pot for an easy leave it and forget it meal.

Looking for more Cuban inspired dishes? Try out the famous Mojo Pulled Pork Recipe :-)

How to make picadillo: Cuban beef olive recipe.

Cuban Style Picadillo

How to serve Cuban Picadillo:

Cuban Picadillo goes great with brown rice, avocado, a lime wedge, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.

You can also place the Picadillo in a taco, make stuffed peppers, or even empanadas!

Can I make Cuban Picadillo with ground turkey?

You betcha! Just swap the ground beef for ground turkey and go :-)

Crock pot Picadillo

Instant Pot Picadillo

The recipe can easily be made in the Instant Pot/Pressure cooker:

  1. Brown the beef on saute setting

  2. Drain liquid from cooked beef

  3. Add all additional ingredients to pressure cooker

  4. Set to high pressure for 15 minutes.

  5. Allow to pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes before switching the quick release valve.

  6. Enjoy!

How to make picadillo in the instant pot or slow cooker.

Cuban Slow Cooker Picadillo

Yield: 8
Author:
prep time: 15 Mcook time: 4 hourtotal time: 4 H & 15 M
This dish takes ground beef, an array of spices, olives, and (depending who you talk to) raisins. It is an amazing mix of sweet, salt, and tang that makes every bite an adventure.

ingredients:

  • 2 lbs ground beef (I prefer ground round 85/15)
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 3 large roma tomatoes, remove seeds and dice
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup sliced green olives
  • 2 tbsp olive brine (optional)
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup of water
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: fresh cilantro, lime wedge

instructions:

How to cook Cuban Slow Cooker Picadillo

  1. Brown ground beef on medium heat in a large pan until no longer pink
  2. Drain liquid from cooked beef
  3. Add beef to the slow cooker (see above for pressure cooker directions)
  4. Add all ingredients into the slow cooker
  5. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-7 hours. Add salt and pepper or any additional spices to taste
  6. Add optional toppings and enjoy!

Calories

271

Carbs (grams)

5

Fiber (grams)

1

Protein (grams)

22
Laurel Ann Nutrition
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Dinner
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