Picadillo Hash At The Flores Familys El Charro Cafe Recipes

VICTOR'S 1959 CAFE - PICADILLO AND CREOLE SAUCE

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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

1 #10 can tomato sauce*
1 #10 can, filled with water*
5 garlic cloves, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 yellow onion, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup chopped oregano leaves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
4 bay leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound ground beef
3 cups Creole Sauce
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 bay leaves
1 cup diced potatoes, skin on
3/4 cup green olives
2 tablespoons capers (include a little bit of the juice)
3/4 cup raisins

Steps:

In a large saucepan, start with tomato sauce and water. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for about 30 minutes or until all the flavors have blended to your liking. You'll have extra sauce to use for other recipes!
This is a versatile sauce that can be used for use with rice and pasta dishes, eggs, meats, fish, or even as a dipping sauce.
In a large pan, brown the beef first, drain, then put back into the pan. Add the creole sauce, and stir on medium to low heat until it simmers. Add remaining ingredients and simmer on low heat, stirring regularly, for about half an hour to 45 minutes. Serve with rice and black beans.

PICADILLO

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Provided by Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 22m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup stuffed pimento olives, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Crushed red pepper flakes
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
Rice and beans, or tortillas, for serving

Steps:

In a large skillet over medium heat, saute onions, garlic, and pepper in olive oil until softened, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add ground beef and olives and continue stirring to break up and brown the meat. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. When beef has browned, add tomato sauce gradually while stirring. Cook 1 to 2 minutes longer to incorporate sauce.
Serve with rice and beans or tortillas.

GARLIC PUREE - TUCSON'S EL CHARRO

Garlic Puree - Tucson's El Charro image

If you use a lot of the puree, make a large batch, store in the refrigerator for only a week, as it could spoil. Chef Carlotta Flores, owner of El Charro Cafe.

Provided by Mme M

Categories Southwestern U.S.

Time 5m

Yield 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 2

Ingredients

4 garlic cloves
1/4 cup water

Steps:

Smash the cloves with the side of a wide knife; the peel will slip off easily then. Put the peeled garlic in a blender with the water, and puree. Use within a week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35.8, Fat 0.1, Sodium 6.5, Carbohydrate 7.9, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.2, Protein 1.5

PICADILLO (CUBAN BEEF HASH)

Picadillo (Cuban Beef Hash) image

I got the original recipe from my father-in-law and made a few changes. It has been one of my family's favorites for over 20 years. Serve over white rice, or complete with a side of French fries. It may not sound fancy but it is definitely delicious!

Provided by vegnewbie

Categories Main Dish Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 ½ pounds ground beef
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce
½ cup stuffed green olives
½ cup brine from olive jar
½ teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon adobo seasoning
½ teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

Heat a large pot over medium-high heat until hot. Add beef and garlic; cook and stir until the beef is crumbly and no longer pink. Place cooked beef in a mesh strainer to drain off the grease.
Return beef to the pan and add the tomato sauce, green olives, and olive brine. Season with garlic salt, garlic powder, adobo seasoning, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 137.9 mg, Fat 32 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 41.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 2060.5 mg, Sugar 6.5 g