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

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

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

But with chiles en nogada, the sauce sits on top without permeating the picadillo the way the soup otherwise would, making for a drier bite.

From Washington Post • Sep. 7, 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