What Is a Picadillo?
Picadillo is an easy-to-prepare, spicy ground meat dish that is popular in Mexican, Cuban, Puerto Rican, and Filipino cuisines. The name picadillo derives from the verb picar, which means to mince into small pieces in Spanish. Basic ingredients include ground meat, tomatoes, and onions, but each country has its own version with various additional ingredients. It is typically served with rice, or warm tortillas. It is also often used as a filling for tacos, empanadas, or wraps. The Mexican version of picadillo is a common dish in most families. Lime juice is often added to a ground beef and onion mixture as it browns. Sugar or honey is typically added as well as chili peppers and Mexican spices, making for a sweet and spicy dish usually served with tortillas and beans. It can also be used as a type of Mexican stew.
