picadillo

American  

[pik-uh-dil-oh, pee-kah-dee-yaw, ‑-dee-lyaw] / ˌpɪk əˈdɪl oʊ, ˌpi kɑˈdi jɔ, ‑ˈdi ljɔ /

noun

picadillos plural

1. a traditional Latin American and Spanish dish of ground meat, onions, tomatoes, raisins, olives, and spices.

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• picadillos
  plural

Example Sentences

Cuban-Inspired Loaded Fries: Crispy fries topped with savory picadillo, a drizzle of garlicky aioli, pickled red onions, oozy mozzarella and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.

From Salon • Sep. 16, 2025

What was offered then — albondigas, picadillo and empanadas, among other treats — is familiar to us today, but not the name under which those eaters knew the cuisine as: “Spanish.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2022

Pouches of meatless picadillo made with potatoes and peas; cauliflower tinga in a robust sauce; mushrooms in chipotle sauce; and beans and rice can take to the stove top or microwave.

From New York Times • Mar. 28, 2022

In South Florida, Cuban Americans have made Cuban pizzas trendy, tweaked with fried green plantains and picadillo ground beef.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 19, 2021

I was craving picadillo, rice, black beans, cafe con lecbe, Cuban bread, and most of all, Mama’s flan.

From "The Red Umbrella" by Christina Gonzalez