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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Noun Inflected Forms

• picadillos
  plural

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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

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

It doesn’t require a sofrito, as some picadillos do, but if you have some or want to make it, do: Your picadillo will be even better.

From Washington Post ● Feb. 22, 2021

It was right on the Ave, with its panhandlers and parking picadillos.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 5, 2013