How to cook Beef Picadillo
1
Sauté the base
Heat oil and cook onion and garlic until fragrant. Add tomatoes and soften.
2
Brown the beef
Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until no pink remains.
3
Simmer
Add soy sauce, stock, potato, and carrot. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
4
Add peas and raisins
Stir in peas and raisins and cook uncovered until the sauce lightly coats the beef.
5
Season
Taste and adjust with salt and black pepper.
6
Plate and serve
Spoon the picadillo onto a mustard-yellow platter.
Maria’s tip: Prepare all ingredients before cooking so the dish comes together smoothly and the vegetables keep their shape.
Food safety: Cook meat thoroughly, avoid cross-contamination, and refrigerate leftovers promptly.