Picadillo Tacos with Ground Beef, Tomato and Cilantro

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Picadillo Tacos with Ground Beef, Tomato and Cilantro Recipe

Picadillo Tacos with Ground Beef, Tomato, and Cilantro are the ideal weeknight meal. They're simple to make and bursting with delicious Mexican flavors.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 1 pound ground beef
• Season with salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon cumin (ground)
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup green olives, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Time Needed

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes

Instructions

• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil.
• Cook until the onion and garlic are softened, about 3-4 minutes.
• Cook, breaking up the ground beef with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, 8-10 minutes.
• Add the tomato, raisins, olives, cumin, cinnamon, cloves, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper to taste.
• Cook for 5 minutes more, or until the tomato is soft and the flavors are well blended.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro.
• Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or over an open flame for 30 seconds per side, or until soft and pliable.
• Serve the picadillo mixture on top of the tortillas right away.

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