Beef Picadillo
A Latin American and Caribbean favorite, picadillo is a savory-sweet ground beef filling that's delicious wrapped in lettuce leaves. It's also good in tacos, quesadillas, and omelets.
Ingredients
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3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
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1/3 cup dry red wine
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1 small yellow onion, minced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
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1/2 cup golden raisins
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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2 large hard-cooked eggs, finely chopped
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6 tablespoons chopped pimiento-stuffed green olives
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1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
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1 small head Boston lettuce, cored and leaves separated
Directions
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Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up the meat with the edge of a spoon, until done, about 5 minutes. Add the wine, onion, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the wine is almost evaporated, about 5 minutes.
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Add the tomatoes and raisins and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has almost evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with 1-1/2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper.
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Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the chopped eggs, olives, and cilantro. Serve hot with the lettuce leaves for wrapping.
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