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Lower Carb Picadillo

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  • Servings: 4-6
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 25m
    • The following recipe serves 4-6 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small zucchini, diced
  • 1 whole jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup beef broth
  • 1/4 cup sliced green olives
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up into crumbles with a spoon.

  • Step 2: Add the onion, garlic, bell pepper, zucchini, and jalapeno to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

  • Step 3: Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef broth. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.

  • Step 4: Add the green olives, cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to incorporate the spices evenly.

  • Step 5: Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. If the mixture looks dry, you can add a little more beef broth.

  • Step 6: Taste and adjust the seasonings according to your preference.

  • Step 7: Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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