SIMPLY RECIPES, 2024

 

The Ground Beef Dinner I Make When I’m Too Tired To Cook

It’s a Puerto Rican classic.

This picadillo is my go-to dinner when I don't feel like cooking, which is, frankly, most days. Good thing it's delicious enough that I want to eat it every day and versatile enough that it can be a little different every time I make it.

Puerto Rican picadillo consists of ground beef cooked in a tomato sauce seasoned with sofrito. These ingredients are the constant. From there, people make their own additions, like potatoes, ripe plantains, and olives.