Easy Picadillo Recipe
Picadillo gives you 15g protein and 237 calories per serving — a lower-protein component meal for pairing with sides. Six servings emerge from quick stovetop cooking, offering flexibility in your prep structure. Works as a base layer when building 50g+ protein meals across multiple components.
Ingredients
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •80/20 Ground Beef(454g)
Standard ground beef. Drain fat thoroughly after cooking to reduce calories.
- •Yellow Onion
- •Garlic
- •Bell Pepper
- •Carrots
- •1 teaspoon sea salt
- •Chili powder(10g)
- •Oregano, Dried(5g)
- •Cumin, Ground(10g)
- •Cinnamon, Ground(3g)
- •Tomato Paste(30g)
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth(480g)
- •Potato, Russet, Baked, Flesh Only
- •Rice, White, Long-Grain
- •Flour Tortillas
- •Cilantro, Fresh
- •JalapeñO Pepper
Instructions
- 1In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Once the oil is glistening, add the beef, onion, garlic, bell pepper, and carrots and cook, breaking the meat up with a wooden spoon, until browned and the onion is softened, 8 to 10 minutes.
- 2Stir in the salt, chili powder, oregano, cumin, cinnamon, and tomato paste.
- 3Add in the chicken stock and potatoes, stir to combine. Increase the heat to high and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender and the sauce has thickened, about 20 minutes.
- 4Serve with cooked rice or warmed tortillas, garnished with fresh cilantro, and sliced jalapeño peppers, if desired.
Nutrition — Per Serving
237
calories
15g
protein
18g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 4g
- Saturated fat
- 6.2g
- Sodium
- 208 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.6g
6 servings per batch · ~168g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Easy Picadillo Recipe have per serving?
Each serving provides 15g of protein and 237 calories with 18g fat and 4g carbs. This is a lower-protein option per serving, so you'd want to pair it with additional protein sources to hit daily targets.
How long does Easy Picadillo Recipe take to prep?
Marked as quick prep, this stovetop recipe yields 6 servings in one batch. Batch-cooking six portions at once means you spread the cooking time across multiple meals throughout the week.
Is Easy Picadillo Recipe good for fat loss?
At 237 calories per serving with minimal carbs (4g), this recipe fits a fat loss phase where you're managing total calorie intake. Pair it with higher-protein additions to maximize satiety during a calorie deficit.
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