Latin American · easy

Empanada Filling Bowls

All the savory beef picadillo flavor of empanadas served deconstructed over rice. Olives, raisins, and warm spices in every bite.

30 min
Total
4
Serves
$15.00
Est. cost
400
Cal/serving
Empanada Filling Bowls

Dietary, as tagged

  • Gluten-free
  • Dairy-free

Parent noteSkip the olives and raisins if kids object. The seasoned beef over rice is a crowd-pleaser on its own.

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Ingredients

  • Ground Beef (80/20)1 1/2 lbs
  • Yellow Onion1 medium
  • Green Bell Pepper1
  • Garlic3 cloves
  • Tomato Sauce1/2 cup
  • Green Olives (sliced)1/4 cup
  • Raisins (optional)2 tbsp
  • Ground Cumin1 tsp
  • Paprika1 tsp

Method

  1. 01

    Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into small pieces. Drain excess fat.

  2. 02

    Add diced onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook 4 minutes until softened.

  3. 03

    Stir in cumin, paprika, tomato sauce, olives, and raisins. Simmer 10 minutes.

  4. 04

    Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  5. 05

    Serve over steamed rice with a hard-boiled egg and hot sauce on the side.

400
Calories
26g
Protein
18g
Carbs
24g
Fat

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