Travel writer Jessica van Dop DeJesus makes hers richer and more savory by using ground pork instead of beef. The recipe here is a streamlined beef picadillo based on the one I grew up eating. ADADBecause I eat less and less meat these days, I’ve also developed a vegan picadillo recipe that uses lentils instead of the ground beef. Lower the heat to medium and add most of the cilantro — reserving a few leaves for garnish — garlic and ground beef. Taste and adjust seasonings, keeping in mind that the raisins add a little sweetness and the olives add salinity and a touch of acidity.

Source: Washington Post February 22, 2021 15:01 UTC