Slow-Cooker Picadillo

Name: Slow-Cooker Picadillo
Total time: 4 h
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 2 pounds ground bison or lean (90% lean or leaner) ground beef; 4 ounces chorizo-style cooked chicken sausage, diced; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, crushed or coarsely chopped; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ cup water; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar; 2 cups diced onion; 2 cups chopped seeded Cubanelle or Anaheim peppers; 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed; ½ cup pitted green olives, sliced; 5 cloves garlic, minced; 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes; ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste; Freshly ground pepper to taste

Rating: 4 stars

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Picadillo, a Latin American-style hash, is usually made with ground beef. This one uses bison or lean beef and plenty of spices including chili powder, cumin, oregano and cinnamon. Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2012

Jim Romanoff

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Directions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bison (or beef) and sausage and cook, breaking up the bison (or beef) with a wooden spoon, for 5 to 6 minutes. If necessary, transfer to a colander and drain any extra fat, then return to the skillet.

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Step 2

Add chili powder, cumin, oregano and cinnamon; cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in water, tomato paste and vinegar until combined.
Step 3

Transfer the meat mixture to a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Stir in onion, peppers, corn, olives and garlic. Add tomatoes with their juice.
Step 4

Cover and cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 7 to 8 hours. Stir the picadillo to combine and season with salt and pepper.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 3; cover and refrigerate the mixture in a large container. Transfer to the slow cooker to cook.

Equipment: 5- to 6-quart slow cooker

For easy cleanup, try a slow-cooker liner. These heat-resistant, disposable liners fit neatly inside the insert and help prevent food from sticking to the bottom and sides of your slow cooker.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: generous 1 cup

Per Serving:

310 calories; 15.9 g total fat; 4.4 g saturated fat; 70 mg cholesterol; 535 mg sodium. 457 mg potassium; 16.4 g carbohydrates; 4 g fiber; 7 g sugar; 27.8 g protein; 1977 IU vitamin a iu; 66 mg vitamin c; 41 mcg folate; 62 mg calcium; 3 mg iron; 31 mg magnesium; 1 mg thiamin;

Exchanges:

2 vegetable, 3-1/2 lean meat, 1 fat

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