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16 Amazing Picadillo Recipes to Make Your Taste Buds Dance

FEBRUARY 06, 2023
16 Amazing Picadillo Recipes to Make Your Taste Buds Dance
If you haven't tried picadillo yet, it's time to get on it! This classic Latin dish is a flavorful mix of ground meat (usually beef or pork), spices, tomatoes and a variety of other ingredients that can really make your tastebuds dance. While traditional recipes vary from region to region, there are some staples that remain the same. We have compiled a list of the 16 best picadillo recipes that we absolutely love. Whether you like to keep it simple or kick it up a notch, there is a picadillo recipe here for everyone. So don't wait to get cooking – your taste buds are in for a real treat!
Billy Parisi

Mexican Picadillo Recipe

This delicious Picadillo recipe is loaded up with slow cooked shredded beef and vegetables in a delicious zesty tomato and chile broth.
2 hr 50 min
TOTAL TIME
287
CALORIES
$3.11
PER SERVING
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Mexican Picadillo Recipe
Simply Happy Foodie

Instant Pot Picadillo

Instant Pot Picadillo is made with ground beef and lots of savory ingredients. Picadillo makes a great taco, or empanada filling, and is delicious over rice, too! Make this pressure cooker Picadillo today!
5
4,044
100
19 min
TOTAL TIME
436
CALORIES
$2.16
PER SERVING
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Instant Pot Picadillo
Flavor Mosaic

Picadillo Con Papas

This Picadillo Con Papas isn’t Cuban Picadillo or Mexican Picadillo because it bursts with flavor with a spicy Tex-Mex kick that makes it perfect for tacos, empanadas, or your favorite Mexican dish.
8
13,709
17
35 min
TOTAL TIME
379
CALORIES
$1.69
PER SERVING
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Picadillo Con Papas
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Muy Bueno Cookbook

Poblanos Stuffed with Picadillo

What I love most about this stuffed peppers recipe is that it’s savory and comforting but actually also very light and healthy. A family favorite!
1
31
1 hr 10 min
TOTAL TIME
590
CALORIES
$4.03
PER SERVING
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Poblanos Stuffed with Picadillo
Green Healthy Cooking

20-Minute Mexican Picadillo

This 20-Minute prep Mexican Picadillo is based on my grandmother-in-law's original Mexican Picadillo Recipe. The perfect busy weeknight dinner. Easy to make and full of flavor.
1
630
20 min
TOTAL TIME
329
CALORIES
$2.50
PER SERVING
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20-Minute Mexican Picadillo
The MOM 100 Cookbook

Turkey Picadillo

A possibly unorthodox version of a wonderful Latin American dish.
1
80
2
40 min
TOTAL TIME
415
CALORIES
$1.84
PER SERVING
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Turkey Picadillo
Olivia's Cuisine

Cuban Beef Picadillo

A tried and true version of Cuban Beef Picadillo! Juicy and tender, packed with flavor and made in one pan. Served with rice, this is the ultimate Cuban comfort food!
1
9
45 min
TOTAL TIME
301
CALORIES
$2.51
PER SERVING
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Cuban Beef Picadillo
Key to My Lime

Mexican Picadillo Con Papas Recipe

Homemade Mexican picadillo con papas is the best easy Mexican ground beef recipe. It’s delicious in tacos, burritos, gorditas, and empanadas.
74
1,880
62
35 min
TOTAL TIME
564
CALORIES
$2.13
PER SERVING
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Mexican Picadillo Con Papas Recipe
Isabel Eats

Mexican Picadillo Recipe

This picadillo recipe is an easy, warm and comforting dish made from ground beef and potatoes cooked in a flavorful sauce. Great in tacos, gorditas and tostadas!
49
2,557
22
45 min
TOTAL TIME
261
CALORIES
$1.03
PER SERVING
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Mexican Picadillo Recipe
Sandra Valvassori

Turkey Picadillo

Fragrant and deeply satisfying, this comforting Turkey Picadillo is a lighter version of the classic that is simple to make does not compromise on flavour.
1
45 min
TOTAL TIME
331
CALORIES
$2.18
PER SERVING
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Turkey Picadillo
Jay's Baking Me Crazy

Paleo Whole30 Cuban Picadillo

Spice up your Whole30 and Paleo diets with this delicious and flavorful Cuban-style Picadillo! This easy-to-follow recipe is packed with ground beef, veggies, olives, and seasonings that will tantalize your taste buds. Enjoy a taste of the Caribbean in your own home with this unique, healthy, and sa...
374
25 min
TOTAL TIME
485
CALORIES
$2.88
PER SERVING
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Paleo Whole30 Cuban Picadillo
Beach House Kitchen

Cuban Beef Picadillo

This Cuban Beef Picadillo is a protein-packed meal that's loaded with flavor!
14
17
50 min
TOTAL TIME
457
CALORIES
$1.76
PER SERVING
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Cuban Beef Picadillo
Cooking With Coit

Easy One Pan Mexican Picadillo

This easy one pan Mexican Picadillo recipe is a delicious and flavorful twist on a classic dish. It is loaded with ground beef, tomatoes, peppers, onion, garlic and spices, all cooked in one pan for a quick and easy meal. Serve over rice, in tacos or burritos, or enjoy it with a side of tortillas. T...
146
1
1 hr 10 min
TOTAL TIME
818
CALORIES
$3.43
PER SERVING
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Easy One Pan Mexican Picadillo
Slice of Jess

Super Easy Picadillo Beef Bowls

Whenever I'm stumped on what to make for dinner or I'm running short on time, Beef Picadillo is a winner!
3
40 min
TOTAL TIME
552
CALORIES
$2.89
PER SERVING
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Super Easy Picadillo Beef Bowls
Brazilian Kitchen Abroad

Brazilian Picadillo Recipe

This easy, meaty Brazilian picadillo recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners. Made with simple spices and the delicious tang from green olives, this recipe makes for an easy-to-make, no-fuss meal. Serve it over Brazilian rice or noodles for a terrific and economical meal your familia will love!
1
7
4
35 min
TOTAL TIME
340
CALORIES
$1.62
PER SERVING
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Brazilian Picadillo Recipe
Bell'alimento

Slow Cooker Picadillo

Slow Cooked Picadillo
2
272
2
7 hr 15 min
TOTAL TIME
459
CALORIES
$1.70
PER SERVING
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Slow Cooker Picadillo
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