Picadillo Pita Wedges
Garlic, onion, tomatoes, and meat are the basic picadillo quartet. This appetizer dip builds on those flavors by adding heart-healthy olives, almonds, and raisins.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
16 servings
Ingredients
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1 pound ground beef
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1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 16-ounce jar salsa
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1/2 cup raisins
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1/4 cup chopped pimiento-stuffed olives
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2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds
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Toasted slivered almonds
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Toasted pita wedges or bagel chips
Directions
1.
In a large skillet, brown beef over medium heat. Drain off fat. In a 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker, stir together cooked beef, the onion, garlic, salsa, raisins, olives, vinegar, cinnamon, and cumin.
2.
Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 6 to 8 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 to 4 hours. Stir in 1/4 cup almonds. Sprinkle with additional almonds and serve as a dip with toasted pita wedges.
Nutrition information
Calories 94, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat 2 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Sodium 190 mg, Carbohydrate 6 g, Total Sugar 3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 8%, Calcium 2%, Iron 6%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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