EASY Weeknight Picadillo - Melissa Jo Real RecipesInstagramFacebookTikTokPinterestYouTubeSearchFacebookXInstagramSearchToggle MenuInstagramFacebookTikTokPinterestYouTubeScroll to topScroll to topToggle Menu CloseSearch

Step 1

In a bowl add the ground beef, Complete seasoning, Adobo seasoning, chopped garlic, and 1/2 tsp of salt, and 1/2 tsp. of pepper. Let the meat set with seasoning and garlic on the counter for 30 minutes before cooking to bring to room temperature and marinate the meat.

Step 2

Peel and dice two potatoes, add to a pot of boiling salted water, and boil just until tender.

Step 3

Next, add olive oil to the pan, one onion chopped, and one orange bell pepper chopped and sauté until golden. Season with salt pepper and cumin.

Step 4

Add The meat mixture to the pan and while the meat is browning mash it down with a wooden spoon. Keep pressing and mashing it down until your meat is browned.

Step 5

Then, add one cup of water and a Bayleaf and let that water boil down until the meat mixture is creamy.

Step 6

Add about a half a cup or so of white wine, 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, and 8 ounces Of tomato sauce. Sauté about five minutes.

Step 7

Taste for seasoning and add a little more salt pepper and cumin if needed. Then fold in the boiled potatoes gently.

Step 8

Add Spanish olives and a little bit of the brine from the jar. Mix it in and simmer another 5 minutes together.

Step 9

Serve over white rice and enjoy the most delicious meal ever!