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Picadillo Skillet

Seasoned ground beef with tomatoes, olives, and a touch of vinegar — savory, garlicky, and ready in one skillet. Serve with rice, in tortillas, or over toast.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
385
Protein
32g
Picadillo Skillet
comfortsatisfyingmexicanbeeftendercrumblyMain courseweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high. Brown ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, until no pink remains, about 5 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Add diced onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Stir in minced garlic and tomato paste, cooking until fragrant, about 60 seconds.

  4. Step 4

    Add canned tomatoes (with juice), chopped olives, and vinegar. Stir to combine.

  5. Step 5

    Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, for 6–8 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.

  6. Step 6

    Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with rice, tortillas, or toast.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet
  • wooden spoon
  • measuring spoons
  • measuring cups
  • cutting board and knife

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