MEXICAN PICADILLO 
1 lb. ground beef
3/4 c. diced onion
28 oz. can plum tomatoes, drained
2 tbsp. vinegar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ground cumin
3/4 tsp. chili powder
1/2 c. seedless raisins
1/2 c. pimento-stuffed olives, sliced
Salt and pepper to taste
10 taco shells
1 c. grated Cheddar cheese

In a skillet over medium heat, brown beef. Add onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Drain off fat. Add tomatoes, breaking them up with wooden spoon. Stir in vinegar, cinnamon, cumin, chili powder, raisins and olives. Add salt and pepper. Stir mixture and bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, place taco shells on a baking sheet; bake in a 225 degree oven for 5- 10 minutes. Fill shells with ground beef mixture. Sprinkle each with grated cheese. Makes 4-5 servings.

recipe reviews
Mexican Picadillo
 #26020
 Judi Mills (Nevada) says:
This comes very close to the picadillo I've eaten in Mexico, although many times there have potatoes in the picadillo.
   #67972
 Tat (Florida) says:
Picadillo, yum! Such a wonderful dish, everyone in my family loves this, thanks for your take on it! The raisins are a Cuban touch, not Mexican, but they are such a lovely surprise in the bite that I can never leave them out, lol!
 #86349
 Ann (Texas) says:
Looking for Central American/Quatamala style recipe. The Cuban adding of raisins is getting close! Thought I remembered apples, too. Thanks for your help. Ann

 

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