Picadillo Skillet
Seasoned ground beef with tomatoes, olives, and a touch of vinegar — savory, garlicky, and ready in one skillet. Serve with rice, in tortillas, or over toast.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- 1.25 lbs ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) canned diced tomatoes
- ½ cup green olives, chopped
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high. Brown ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, until no pink remains, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Add diced onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes.
- 3
Stir in minced garlic and tomato paste, cooking until fragrant, about 60 seconds.
- 4
Add canned tomatoes (with juice), chopped olives, and vinegar. Stir to combine.
- 5
Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, for 6–8 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- 6
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with rice, tortillas, or toast.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- wooden spoon
- measuring spoons
- measuring cups
- cutting board and knife
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