
Cheesy Beef Picadillo

Nothing is more satisfying than sizzling cheese over Chef Anthony’s homemade beef picadillo. He layers all the goodness on top of fluffy, fresh yellow rice — plus a sprinkle of tortilla shell crumbles and some lime to bring the taco-dish all together.
Total Time
60 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
Ingredients per serving
1
Ground Beef (80/20)
0.25 lb1
Yellow Onion, finely diced
0.14 oz1
Garlic, minced
0.17 tsp1
Green Olives, sliced
0.17 gr1
Capers, rinsed
0.22 gr1
Golden Raisins
0.30 oz1
Canned Crushed Tomatoes
2.00 oz1
Frozen Sofrito
0.67 oz1
Fresh Cilantro, chopped
0.17 tsp1
75% Canola & 25% Olive Oil Blend
0.17 tspPreparation
1. Beef Picadillo
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sautéing until fragrant. Stir in ground beef, breaking it apart as it browns. Add olives, capers, raisins, crushed tomatoes, and sofrito. Mix well. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, sazon, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until flavors meld. Stir in cilantro before removing from heat.
2. Spicy Pico de Gallo
Combine diced cherry tomatoes, pickled jalapeños, red onion, and minced garlic in a bowl. Season with cumin, salt, agave syrup, and lime juice. Drizzle with avocado oil, toss, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
3. Turmeric-Butter Rice
Rinse rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and turmeric, sautéing briefly. Stir in rice, water, salt, and butter. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
4. Cheesy Topping
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread shredded cheddar and mozzarella evenly over the picadillo in an oven-safe dish. Bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
5. Garnish & Serve
Arrange blue corn tortillas on a plate. Spoon beef picadillo over the tortillas. Top with pico de gallo, turmeric rice, and a sprinkle of Tajín. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Nutritional facts
Protein
39g
Carbs
59g
Calories
59kcal
Fat
43g
Reviews
4.0





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