Picadillo de Res Spiced Beef Filling Recipe

1      Reviews by:    Mary Hribekson   Picadillo de Res Spiced Beef Filling Recipe is a spiced meat filling used in Mexico as a filling for masa dishes using beef, onion, garlic, tomatoes, apple, raisins, ground cinnamon, cloves and cumin to create this delicious picadillo recipe. Food Category:    Beef, Veal, and Lamb Cuisine Origin:    Mexican    Servings:1 Nutrition facts:1249 calories64.9 grams fat Print Preview Rate This Recipe Prep Time:   15 Minutes Cook Time:   35 Minutes Total Time:   50 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound lean beef, coarsely chopped or cooked and shredded
• 2 tablespoons lard or oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 apple, peeled, cored, and chopped
• 1/4 cup seedless raisins, plumped in hot water and drained
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Pinch each ground cloves and ground cumin
• 1/2 cup broth or water
• Salt to taste

DIRECTIONS

• Saute meat in the oil or lard until browned. Add onion and garlic and cook until soft.
• Add tomatoes, apple, raisins, cinnamon, cloves, cumin, and broth. Simmer until liquid is absorbed (about 25 minutes). Check the seasoning and salt to taste.

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