Slow Cooker Latin Picadillo
Recipes Beef Main Dish Meal ideas Other ethnic food Slow Cooker
Description
These tacos will surely impress family and friends. They are the Cuban version of the classic dish. They start with savory ground beef, a mixture of different flavors that are sweet and tangy like pimento stuffed green olives and raisins.
Ingredients
1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef, turkey or bison
2 T. olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small green bell pepper, seeds and stem removed, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, stems removed, finely chopped
3 large cloves garlic, minced
14 oz. can fire roasted, petite diced tomatoes, undrained
1 small can tomato paste
1 T. apple cider vinegar
2 T. mild chili powder
1 T. dry oregano
1 T. smoked paprika
1 t. cinnamon
1/4 t. cayenne pepper
dash of sweet curry powder
corn or flour tortillas
Optional Toppings:
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. slivered or chopped almonds
1/2 c. pimento-stuffed green olives, sliced
2 avocados, peeled and chopped
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
salt and pepper, to taste
hot sauce
lemon and/or lime wedges
Directions
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If using very lean meat, brown it in olive oil which keeps it from sticking to the skillet and adds flavor to the meat.
Heat olive oil in skillet. Brown the meat until it's about half brown, half pink.
Transfer meat to a 4 quart slow cooker. Add the onions, bell peppers, garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, vinegar, and spices; stir well. Cover; cook on LOW 6 to 7 hours.
Toast corn or flour tortillas “food truck” style by heating them over a low flame, directly over a burner, on a gas stovetop. Check the tortillas often while cooking. They should only take about 10 seconds per side.
Fill the tortillas with the meat filling and top with choice of garnishes.
Serve.