Venison Picadillo

Venison Picadillo is a savory and flavorful dish that combines the rich taste of Venison with a medley of spices, vegetables, and sometimes fruit. Picadillo is a traditional Latin American dish that typically features ground meat, and seasoned with a variety of aromatic ingredients.

When using Venison in Picadillo, the gamey flavor of the meat adds a unique and robust element to the dish. Finally, if you’re looking for a delicious, easy-to-make, and healthy meal, this is a recipe to save!

Venison Picadillo Ingredients

• Yellow Onion, Diced
• Red Bell Pepper, Diced
• Sofrito
• Ground Venison
• Sazon Seasoning
• Adobo Seasoning
• Jar Nomato Sauce or Rao’s Marinara Sauce
• Bay Leaves
• Spanish Olives (Pimento-Stuffed), Sliced
• Water
• Salt and Pepper to Taste
• Fresh Cilantro Leaves (Optional)
• Cauliflower Rice, White Rice, or Mashed Plantains (To Serve)

Crafting the Venison Picadillo Dish

1. First, in a Lodge Cast Iron Skillet add the frozen Sofrito cube(s) and 1/4 c. water. Stir the Sofrito until it starts to break apart.
   • Note: If you make Sofrito fresh for this recipe, you can skip this step and add the Sofrito directly into the onions and peppers.
2. Next, add the onions and peppers, and cook until translucent.
3. Then, add the ground Venison. Brown the meat until it is cooked through.
4. Next, add the seasonings, olives, and Nomato sauce.
5. Then, bring the mixture to a slow boil, and then reduce the heat to a simmer.
6. Next, simmer the Venison Picadillo for 10-15 minutes.
7. Finally, it’s ready to serve!

Steam, Thaw, and Stir the Sofrito

First, in a Lodge Cast Iron Skillet add the frozen Sofrito cube(s).

Add the Onions and Peppers

Add the Ground Venison; Brown Until Cooked

Add the Seasonings, Olives, and Nomato Sauce

Bring to a Boil; Reduce to a Simmer for 10-15 Minutes

The Venison Picadillo is Ready!

Serving and Storing the Venison Picadillo

When the Venison Picadillo is ready, serve it over roasted cauliflower rice, white rice, or mashed plantains. Garnish the top with Cilantro, and enjoy!

To store any leftovers, store them in an airtight container, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

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Venison Picadillo

Yield: 6 Servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Venison Picadillo is a savory and flavorful dish that combines the rich taste of venison with a medley of spices, vegetables, and sometimes fruit. Picadillo is a traditional Latin American dish that typically features ground meat, and seasoned with a variety of aromatic ingredients.

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Ingredients

• 1/2 Yellow Onion, Diced
• 1 Red Bell Pepper, Diced
• 1/3 c. Sofrito
• 1 lb. Ground Venison
• 1 tsp. Sazon Seasoning
• 2 tsp. Adobo Seasoning
• 1, 15 oz. Jar Nomato Sauce or Rao's Marinara Sauce
• 2 Bay Leaves
• 1/3 c. Spanish Olives (Pimento-Stuffed), Sliced
• 1/4 c. Water
• Salt and Pepper to Taste
• Fresh Cilantro Leaves (Optional)
• Cauliflower Rice, White Rice, or Mashed Plantains (To Serve)

Instructions

Crafting the Venison Picadillo

1. First, in a Lodge Cast Iron Skillet add the frozen Sofrito cube(s) and 1/4 c. water. Stir the Sofrito until it starts to break apart. (Note: If you make Sofrito fresh for this recipe, you can skip this step and add the Sofrito directly into the onions and peppers).
2. Next, add the onions and peppers, and cook until translucent.
3. Then, add the ground Venison. Brown the meat until it is cooked through.
4. Next, add the seasonings, olives, and Nomato sauce.
5. Then, bring the mixture to a slow boil, and then reduce the heat to a simmer.
6. Next, simmer the Venison Picadillo for 10-15 minutes.
7. Finally, it's ready to serve!

Serving and Storing the Venison Picadillo

When the Venison Picadillo is ready, serve it over roasted cauliflower rice, white rice, or mashed plantains. Garnish the top with Cilantro, and enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 325Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 76mgSodium: 942mgCarbohydrates: 32gFiber: 4gSugar: 12gProtein: 25g