Picadillo
This recipe starts with seasoned and browned ground beef simmered with tomatoes and beans and is finished with a mix of olives and raisins. Served over rice,.
Prep: 20 min · Cook: 25 min
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked brown rice nutrition facts
- 2 cups water
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil nutrition facts
- 1 yellow onion (peeled and diced) nutrition facts
- 1 bell pepper (cored, seeded, and diced) nutrition facts
- 2 cloves garlic (peeled and minced) nutrition facts
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano nutrition facts
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper nutrition facts
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt nutrition facts
- 3/4 pound lean ground turkey or beef
- 1 can 14.5 ounce low-sodium diced tomatoes (including liquid) nutrition facts
- 1 can 15.5 ounce low-sodium black beans (drained and rinsed with cold water) nutrition facts
- 1/4 cup green olives (chopped)
- 1/4 cup raisins nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts per serving
| Nutrient | Per serving | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 463 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1 g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 42 mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 490 mg | 21% |
| Total carbohydrates | 71 g | 26% |
| Dietary fiber | 13 g | 46% |
| Total sugars | 11 g | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 31 g | 62% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium | 127 mg | 10% |
| Iron | 5 mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 1,015 mg | 22% |
Nutrition analysis per serving as published by USDA with the recipe. % DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults.
MyPlate food groups per serving
- Protein Foods: 2 ounces
Directions
Prepare the Rice
- Cook as instructed on the package.
- Set aside.
Prepare the Picadillo
- Place the skillet on the stove over medium heat and when hot, add oil. Add the onion, pepper, and garlic. Cook and stir about 10 minutes until the onion is softened and lightly browned.
- Add oregano, cumin, pepper, and salt, and stir well.
- Add beef, in small amounts. Stir well and cook about 5 minutes until the beef is cooked throughout.
- Add beans and tomatoes and simmer about 15 minutes until mixture blends together.
- Add olives and raisins. Stir well and cook about 2 minutes until heated through.
- Serve over rice or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Serve with avocado, if desired.
Notes
Dried cranberries can be used instead of raisins. See how to make this recipe and more on USDA’s MyPlate Kitchen YouTube site . Learn more about: Onions Bell Peppers Garlic Herbs Tomatoes
Source
USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion
Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/picadillo-0, retired by USDA in January 2026; archived copy). A work of the US federal government, in the public domain.
General nutrition information, not medical advice.