Instant Pot Picadillo

About This Recipe

Picadillo is the dish I make the most in my home. It's the most requested by my kids and it's so easy to make. Great over rice, in tacos and more!

Ingredients

• 1-1/2  lb 93% lean ground beef
• 1/2 large chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 to mato (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 red bell pepper (finely chopped)
• 2 tbsp cilantro
• 4 oz 1/2 can tomato sauce (I like Goya)
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1-2 bay leaf
• 2 tbsp alcaparrado (capers or green olives would work too)

Instructions

1. Press saute button, when hot brown meat and season with salt and pepper. Use a wooden spoon to break the meat up into small pieces until no longer pink.
2. Add onion, garlic, tomato, salt, pepper and cilantro and stir 1 minute, add alcaparrado or olives and about 2 tbsp of the brine (the juice from the olives, this adds great flavor) cumin, and bay leaf. Add tomato sauce and 3 tablespoons of water and mix well. Cover and cook high pressure 15 minutes. Natural or quick release and enjoy!