Sautéed Beef Picadillo with Corn Arepas

Name: Sautéed Beef Picadillo with Corn Arepas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Colombian
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef (80/20 lean); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 yellow onion (medium, finely diced); 0.5 green bell pepper (finely diced); 2 clove garlic (minced); 1 Roma tomato (diced); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 8 corn arepas (pre-cooked); 1 avocado (ripe, diced); 1 red onion (small, thinly sliced); 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)

A flavorful and quick Colombian-style ground beef picadillo seasoned with a simple hogao, served alongside warm corn arepas and a refreshing avocado and tomato salad.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Colombian
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $4.76/serving

Dietary

Low-Sugar
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Gluten-Free

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef (80/20 lean)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion (medium, finely diced)
0.5 green bell pepper (finely diced)
2 clove garlic (minced)
1 Roma tomato (diced)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
8 corn arepas (pre-cooked)
1 avocado (ripe, diced)
1 red onion (small, thinly sliced)
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
Add yellow onion, green bell pepper, garlic, and diced Roma tomato to the skillet with the beef. Cook until vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.
Stir in ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes, ensuring spices are well combined with the beef mixture.
While the beef simmers, prepare the arepas according to package instructions, usually by heating on a griddle or in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes per side until warmed through and lightly browned. You can also toast them.
In a medium bowl, combine diced avocado, thinly sliced red onion, and fresh lime juice. Toss gently. Season with a pinch of salt if desired.
Serve the sautéed beef picadillo hot with the warm arepas and a side of avocado salad. Garnish with fresh cilantro if using.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The beef also makes a great filling for burritos or empanadas.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 661
Protein: 26.6 g
Carbohydrates: 70.7 g
Fat: 35.6 g
Fiber: 4.4 g
Sodium: 779 mg
Saturated Fat: 9.8 g
Sugar: 5 g
Cholesterol: 77 mg