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How to Make Pork Picadillo - A Step-by-Step Guide

One of the most beloved and versatile dishes in Latin American and Filipino cuisine is Pork Picadillo. This comforting and flavorful dish is made with ground pork, tomatoes, onions, and a variety of colorful and aromatic spices. It is often served with rice or used as a filling for empanadas, tacos, or even stuffed peppers. The beauty of Pork Picadillo lies in its simplicity and adaptability, making it a go-to meal for busy weeknights or special occasions.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 ½ pounds ground pork
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips
  • 1 green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
  • 1 (1.5 ounce) box raisins
  • 1 bunch spinach, chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat the olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion and garlic in the oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove the onion and garlic from the pan and set aside. Crumble the pork into the skillet and cook until no longer pink. Return the onion and garlic to the skillet and stir through the pork. Season with salt and pepper. Cover the skillet and cook the mixture for 5 minutes. Stir the green bell pepper, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and raisins to the mixture; cover and cook another 5 minutes. Add the spinach to the skillet and stir just before serving.

    • Nutrition

    486 cal.

    • Total Fat: 32g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 123mg
    • Sodium: 169mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 36g
    • Vitamin C: 96mg
    • Calcium: 100mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 992mg

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