Reviewed: Jan. 22, 2007

I felt inspired (and envious! :p) of my co-worker's tales of vacationing in Cuba for 3 weeks and made this dish this weekend. It tasted amazing and "homey" with the sausage, spices and the crunch of the almonds. Tasted great over rotini pasta the first day, but even better over hearty whole wheat noodles the next day for lunch! I give it only four stars because, while it was good, it was not outstanding. Will make again for a comforting meal. Thanks for sharing!

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Jessica

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Reviewed: Oct. 24, 2006

This was simply delicious! I served it over jasmine rice. Very easy to make.

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Besime

Reviewed: Sep. 22, 2006

We thought this was great! It almost had that "Cincinnati Chili" taste with being slightly sweet. My husband took the leftovers to work and even his coworkers liked it. I would make again.

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Julie

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Living In: Fishers, Indiana, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 30, 2006

Trying to keep the cholesterol content down, I substituted ground chicken for the beef, and low fat chicken andouille for the chorizo. The result was a delicious picadillo that was quite a hit at home. Being so successful there, I made another batch to bring into the restaurant where I work, and the kitchen staff devoured it enthusiastically. This recipe will become a staple for me.

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RBEGONIA

Reviewed: Apr. 1, 2006

Suprisingly flavorful, sweet, spicy and complex. Goes excellent with rice, or better yet gorditas. One of only two recipes I have tried on here that is knock out delicious.

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THEINSANECHEF

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA

Living In: Crater Lake, Oregon, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 23, 2006

I fixed this for dinner last night and prepared it as written. It was the BEST, The chorizo added something special. I served it over spagetti squash for something different. Big hit. My kids almost licked the dish. I forgot the lime and almonds, didn't miss em'

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Ozz54

Reviewed: Jun. 17, 2005

I made this today for lunch for my family. It was a hit! (and I had my doubts as some family members don't like raisins or olives or vinegar). But I had Picadillo growing up and remembered the green olives and raisins and loved it then. The Chorizo is a little weird because of what it is made out of but I just closed my eyes and made it as is. Thanks for the walk down "memory lane". We all really liked it.

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PLANOGAL

Reviewed: Oct. 11, 2004

This was very good. I cooked it with the lid off to try and get the broth to thicken. it didn't so I added 1 Tbs of cornstartch (mixed with cold water until smooth) so the sauce would be thicker. Served it with cornbread. It ws very good, but my husband and kids only thought it okay...

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