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Instant Pot Picadillo

October 4, 2018 By msmart 3 Comments

Instant Pot PicadilloGet ready for a new favorite! This has been a favorite since I taught it in cooking classes last spring. Instant Pot pork picadillo comes together in about 10 minutes flat, and it’s a trifecta dinner in my house (meaning all three of my kids think it’s a winner).

I leave the olives whole, so my kids can pick them out if they want. But don’t ditch them entirely because they add such great flavor. The olive brine is the secret weapon here, it adds a nice acidic and earthy note.

Use ground turkey or lean ground beef if you prefer. The ingredients are all Whole30 compliant, and if you serve this over cauliflower rice you’re golden. If you’re not doing a round of Whole30, you can also serve the picadillo over steamed rice for a more traditional side. Top your dish with cilantro, sliced avocado or some crispy plantain chips for dipping.

When I’m doing a round of Whole30, this is a dinner that makes a regular appearance. The only thing better than the flavor is the super easy one-dish clean up.

Instant Pot Picadillo
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5 from 1 vote

Instant Pot Picadillo

Substitute ground beef, turkey or chicken for the pork, or green pepper for the red. Many picadillo recipes contain raisins, but I typically make it without. Add 1/2 cup raisins if you'd like to! Delicious served over cauliflower rice, steamed rice or quinoa.
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Latin
Author: Marcia W. Smart

Ingredients

  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 pounds ground pork
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium tomato chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3/4 cup pimento-stuffed green olives regular pitted green olives are fine too
  • 2 tablespoons olive brine
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons capers
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 2 teaspoons red wine or apple cider vinegar

Instructions

Instant Pot Method:

  • In the bowl of your Instant Pot, add all the ingredients and mix well.
  • Seal the lid and cook on manual high pressure, with vent set to sealing position, for 15 minutes. Let the steam release naturally or do a quick release, discard bay leaves and serve.

Stovetop Method:

  • Heat about a tablespoon of olive oil or avocado oil in a large sauté pan. Add the onion and sauté until it softens, about 2-3 minutes. Add the ground meat and sauté until the meat loses its raw red color. Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Simmer until sauce thickens, about 5-10 minutes. Discard bay leaves and serve.

Filed Under: All Recipes, Dairy-Free, Freezer Friendly, Gluten-free/Gluten-free adaptable, Grain-free, Instant Pot, One-Pot Meals, Uncategorised, Whole 30 Tagged With: easy family meals, family dinner, gluten-free, quick and easy meals, Whole 30

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  1. Ruth Keyes

    October 8, 2018 at 7:19 pm

    What size Instant Pot do you have? We’ve got 6 in our family… but normally cook meals for 4-6.

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    • msmart

      October 8, 2018 at 7:23 pm

      I use a 6-quart Instant Pot, it’s a great all purpose size!

      Reply
  2. DiAnn Sutherland

    March 1, 2019 at 1:52 pm

    5 stars
    This was a very tasty recipe. I used ground pork. First I cooked the pork and drained the fat before adding the other ingredients.I also cut the pork from 2 lbs to 1 1/2 lbs.

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