Picadillo Recipe

Summary

Servings10Cuisine

Ingredients

 Olive oil2 Tablespoon
 Onion1 Medium, finely chopped
 Garlic4 Clove (5gm), crushed
 Lean ground beef1 1/2 Pound
 Tomatoes3 Large, chopped
 1 medium-size green pepper, chopped
 Raisins3/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 1/2 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
 Salt1 Teaspoon
 Vinegar2 Teaspoon
 Ground cloves1/4 Teaspoon
 20 (6-inch) flour tortillas Vegetable oil Commercial taco sauce

Directions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet; add onion and garlic, and saute until tender.
Add ground beef; cook over medium heat until browned, stirring to crumble.
Drain off pan drippings.
Add next 7 ingredients; stir well.
Simmer, uncovered, 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is gone.
Fry tortillas, one at a time, in 1/4 inch hot oil (375°) for 5 seconds on each side or just until softened.
Drain tortillas on paper towels.
Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons beef mixture on each tortilla; roll up tightly.
Place on serving dish.
Serve with taco sauce.
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