picadillo

American  

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

noun

plural

picadillos

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

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Example Sentences

The sweet-and-savory notes of the ground beef, raisins and olives in the picadillo mingle with the fries, making each bite a little adventure.

From Salon • Sep. 16, 2025

Cubarrubia and Morales’ celebration featured a wide array of dishes, such as Filipino sour and savory soup of sinigang as well as Cuban picadillo and ham croquettes.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 27, 2023

Delgado’s menu at Bar Amazonia includes snacks that pair well with drinks, such as Lagarto, a spicy alligator picadillo, and skewers of hearts, duck tongue, salmon belly and Wagyu beef.

From Washington Post • Aug. 4, 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 the kitchen I saw the big plate of picadillo with rice and black beans.

From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya