Brazilian Picadillo

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This Brazilian picadillo dish was introduced to me by my aunt. In the past few years, I've made changes and created what my family feels is the best Brazilian dish around! A great chili alternative and it freezes well.

Submitted by Heloise
Updated on April 8, 2023
close up view of Brazilian Picadillo, with beef, tomatoes, olives and a bay leaf, in a pan
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
12
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 7 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 1 ½ cups chopped onion

  • 1 ½ cups chopped green bell pepper

  • 3 pounds lean ground beef

  • 1 (5 ounce) jar green olives, pitted and halved

  • 5 ounces capers, rinsed, and drained

  • ¼ cup white vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves

  • 2 dried bay leaves

  • ¼ teaspoon hot sauce

  • 6 cups canned tomatoes, half-drained

Directions

  1. In a large stock pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic, onion, and green pepper until onions are transparent. Transfer onion mixture to a bowl and set aside. In the same pot, heat remaining olive oil and brown ground beef.

  2. In a separate saucepan, combine olives, capers, vinegar, salt, pepper, cinnamon, cloves, bay leaves, and hot sauce. Let simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes.

  3. Place olive mixture and onion mixture into the pot with the ground beef. Add the half-drained tomatoes and cook for 1 hour over medium heat; occasionally stirring.

Tips

This dish can be served alone or with rice.

130 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

292 Calories
18g Fat
10g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 292
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Sodium 1064mg 46%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 24g 47%
Vitamin C 28mg 31%
Calcium 71mg 5%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 583mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.