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Keto Beef Picadillo

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  • prep time

    prep time

    5 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    25 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    30 min

Keto Beef Picadillo

11 ratings

This keto take on Cuban beef picadillo is rich with aromatic spices, tender bell pepper and stuffed green olives.

This is a simple yet flavorsome meal, perfect for weeknights served with cauliflower rice or a green salad.

  • Net Carbs

    3.6 g

  • Fiber

    1.4 g

  • Total Carbs

    5.1 g

  • Protein

    31.3 g

  • Fats

    17.6 g

311 cals

Keto Beef Picadillo

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Ingredients

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  • Cilantro

    Cilantro

    2 tablespoon

  • Ground Beef

    Ground Beef

    1 pound

  • Olive Oil

    Olive Oil

    1 tablespoon

  • Celery, Raw

    Celery, Raw

    1 medium - stalk - 7 1/2" to 8" long

  • Garlic

    Garlic

    1 clove

  • Cumin, Ground

    Cumin, Ground

    1 teaspoon

  • Cayenne

    Cayenne

    1 teaspoon

  • Red Onion

    Red Onion

    ½ small

  • Beef Broth, Bouillon Or Consomme, Ready-to-serve Can, Low Sodium

    Beef Broth, Bouillon Or Consomme, Ready-to-serve Can, Low Sodium

    ½ cup

  • Tomato, Canned

    Tomato, Canned

    ½ cup

  • Red Bell Peppers, Raw

    Red Bell Peppers, Raw

    ½ medium - 2 1/2" diameter x 2 3/4"

  • Pitted Green Olives Stuffed With Pimentos by Cat Cora's Kiitchen

    Pitted Green Olives Stuffed With Pimentos by Cat Cora's Kiitchen

    15 olives

Recipe Steps

steps 5

30 min

  • Step 1

    Heat the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Add the beef and cook until browned all over. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside.
    Step 1

  • Step 2

    Finely dice the onion and celery and de-seed and slice the bell pepper into strips. Add to the beef fat and sweat until tender. Finely slice the garlic and add to the pan, cooking for a further minute or two until fragrant.
    Step 2

  • Step 3

    Return the beef to the pan along with the cumin, cayenne pepper, tomatoes and stock. Stir well to combine.
    Step 3

  • Step 4

    Add the olives to the pan and bring to a simmer. Continue to simmer for a further 15 minutes until cooked through and the sauce has reduced.
    Step 4

  • Step 5

    Scatter with fresh cilantro to serve.
    Step 5

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Comments 21

  • FortuitousAvocado573094

    FortuitousAvocado573094 8 months ago

    I made this using impossible meat and it was so tasty!

    • SuperAvocado679162

      SuperAvocado679162 8 months ago

      I made it using ras el anout spices ( blend of coriander, cinnamon,cumin, ginger,turmeric,etc..) to make it taste like a typical Mediterranean dish. It turned out to be really good.

      • FantasticAvocado760580

        FantasticAvocado760580 a year ago

        Wow. So good. It feels like eating Goulash but without the pasta. I did add pasta for my fiancé though. This is gonna be a staple, for sure ❤️!

        • Rose.rock014

          Rose.rock014 3 years ago

          Chefs kiss. I added salt though.

          • GKPennel

            GKPennel 3 years ago

            Looks delicious what would serve with it on the side

            • LavenderBlueDilly

              LavenderBlueDilly a year ago

              Doesn’t need a side with keto. The perceived need for a side is just conditioning to think that way. Another way to look at it is that your “side” is mixed into the meat: olives, bell peppers, celery etc.

          • Barb

            Barb 4 years ago

            Made this dish tonight, it was delicious! I’m a Keto beginner and half Cuban, my Cuban dad even loved it!

            • okmom

              okmom 4 years ago

              Too spicy for my liking (I will use less cayenne next time) but otherwise great flavor. We used more broth than called for as my husband likes a lot of sauce. Will definitely make again!

              • Nichojs

                Nichojs 4 years ago

                Delicious !

                • denmad531

                  denmad531 5 years ago

                  This is not Cuban. We don’t cook with cayenne pepper or cilantro — you are mixing cultures.

                  • zoeileana7575

                    zoeileana7575 2 years ago

                    We cook with culantro and red pepper flakes

                  • KristenGood

                    KristenGood 2 years ago

                    😂

                  • BlithesomeRadish600238

                    BlithesomeRadish600238 3 years ago

                    So true, garlic and cumin are the go to spices.

                  • blakeblakeblake

                    blakeblakeblake 5 years ago

                    This is actually a general Latin American dish... But this recipe is more like what I’ve had in Mexico. We add serranos instead of cayenne... and I use ground turkey instead of beef.

                  • Ashwartz

                    Ashwartz 5 years ago

                    It says in the description it's a take on the Cuban dish. Meaning, it's not Cuban but inspired by it. There are also several dishes that resemble this in other cultures. Nothing wrong with mixing it up. Why do you think Asian fusion is so popular?

                • SherriFL

                  SherriFL 5 years ago

                  Very good. Lots of flavor. Easy to make. Used freshly ground cumin for a burst of flavor. Also very aromatic. Topped w sharp cheddar n squeeze of lemon.

                  • recipewriter

                    recipewriter 5 years ago

                    Thanks :)

                • Nbfgwilks

                  Nbfgwilks 5 years ago

                  Use fire roasted tomatoes for more flavor

                  • LunaEz

                    LunaEz 5 years ago

                    Good call

                • Lilbuni2004

                  Lilbuni2004 6 years ago

                  What kind of canned tomato? Chopped, sauce, diced? What’s best?

                  • recipewriter

                    recipewriter 6 years ago

                    I used chopped for this recipe.