16 Amazing Picadillo Recipes to Make Your Taste Buds Dance
FEBRUARY 06, 2023
PICADILLO
BEST
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
293
CALORIES
$3.14
PER SERVING
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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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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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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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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
336
CALORIES
$2.53
PER SERVING
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The MOM 100 Cookbook
Turkey Picadillo
A possibly unorthodox version of a wonderful Latin American dish.
1
80
2
40 min
TOTAL TIME
420
CALORIES
$1.86
PER SERVING
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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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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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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!
48
2,557
22
45 min
TOTAL TIME
265
CALORIES
$1.05
PER SERVING
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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
333
CALORIES
$2.09
PER SERVING
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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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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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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
827
CALORIES
$3.48
PER SERVING
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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
698
CALORIES
$3.33
PER SERVING
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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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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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