Picadillo (Coming Soon)

Get ready for a flavorful explosion with Picadillo (Coming Soon)! This classic Latin American dish can stand on its own or spice up your favorite dishes like rice, tacos, and enchiladas. It's perfectly seasoned to satisfy your taste buds.

The Costa Rican version always features a prominent vegetable as the star of the dish, such as potato, ayote, etc. This ingredient is chopped and cooked with bell peppers, onions, stock, and a selection of aromatic herbs and spices. While it can be enhanced with protein, this addition is not necessary. The dish is typically accompanied by tortillas or rice.

This Cuban picadillo dish features ground beef, bell pepper or ají cachucha, onions, and garlic, seasoned with oregano, cumin, and bay leaf. The saucy mix also includes tomato sauce, olives, and capers, all sauteed in olive oil and white wine. Traditionally, raisins are added, but it's totally okay to leave them out if they're not your jam. Serve this flavorful creation over long-grain white rice for the full experience.

In Mexico, beef picadillo is a famous dish in the national cuisine, made with ground beef, carrots and potatoes cooked in a tomato sauce with blended tomatoes, garlic and onion, and seasoned with salt, pepper, and cumin. The ingredients and preparation may differ slightly depending on the region.

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