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.
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.