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Picadillo a la puertorriqueña (Relleno básico)
Ingredients:
1/2 lb. ground beef
1/2 lb. ground pork
2 oz. chopped cooking ham
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 medium garlic clove (a pilonazo)
1/4 tsp. vinegar
1 tsp. salt
6-8 chopped olives
1 tsp. capers
1 red Chayanne pepper
1 envelope of sazón
1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
2 tsp. recaíto
2 tsp. raisins
2 tsp. sliced almonds
Directions:
In a deep pot, brown the ground meat.
Drain most of the grease and add garlic, ham, oregano, vinegar, salt, olives, capers, sazón, recaíto and tomato sauce.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and cover the pot.
Cook for 15 minutes covered.
Uncover and cook another 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Tips:
For a healthier recipe, try using ground turkey instead.
If you prefer to cook ground pork meat, cook an additional 15-20 minutes.
This recipe is used in making pastelillos, alcapurrias, stuffed green peppers, piñon and many other dishes.
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