Picadillo - Relleno Básico

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Picadillo - Relleno Básico

Ingredients:

1 lb. ground meat
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 envelope of sazón
1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
2 tsp. sofrito

Optional:

8-10 chopped prunes
2 tsp. raisins

Preparation:

In a deep pot, brown the ground meat.

Drain most of the grease and add garlic, ham, oregano, vinegar, salt, olives, capers, sazón, sofrito 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.

Notes:
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.