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15) Mexican Picadillo with Raisins and Olives

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1/3 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup green olives sliced
  • 1 medium potato peeled and diced (optional)
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt plus more to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup beef or chicken broth
  • Chopped cilantro for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; sauté onion until translucent, about 3 minutes.
  2. Add garlic and cumin; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add ground beef, breaking it up; brown and drain excess fat if needed.
  4. Stir in diced tomatoes, raisins, olives, potatoes (if using), broth, oregano, paprika, and salt.
  5. Simmer 12–15 minutes until potatoes are tender and flavors meld; adjust seasoning.
  6. Garnish with cilantro and serve with rice, tortillas, or beans.