picadillo
[ pee-kah-DEE-yoh ]
This dish, a favorite in many Spanish-speaking countries, consists of ground pork and beef or veal, plus tomatoes, garlic, onions and whatever else the regional version dictates. In Cuba it's served with rice and black beans. In Mexico, picadillo is used as a stuffing for various dishes.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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