Recipes and Cooking Picadillo Dip Be the first to rate & review! Picadillo is usually a mix of garlic, onion, tomatoes, and meat, but this version adds olives, almonds, and raisins for a sophisticated twist. By BHG Test Kitchen BHG Test Kitchen The Better Homes & Gardens Test Kitchen has been in continuous operation for nearly 100 years, developing and testing practical, reliable recipes that readers can enjoy at home. The Test Kitchen team includes culinary specialists, food stylists, registered and licensed nutritionists, and other experts with Bachelor of Science degrees in food science, food and nutrition, or culinary arts. Together, the team tests more than 2,500 recipes, produces more than 2,500 food images, and creates more than 1,000 food videos each year in the state-of-the-art test kitchen. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Published on February 17, 2012 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Jacob Fox Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 6 hrs Total Time: 6 hrs 20 mins Servings: 16 Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1 16 ounce jar salsa ½ cup chopped onion (1 medium) ½ cup raisins ¼ cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar 3 cloves garlic, minced ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ cup slivered almonds, toasted* Slivered almonds, toasted* (optional) Toasted pita wedges or bagel chips Directions In a large skillet cook ground beef until brown, using a wooden spoon to break up meat as it cooks. Drain off fat. In a 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker combine ground beef, salsa, onion, raisins, olives, vinegar, garlic, cinnamon, and cumin. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 6 to 8 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 to 4 hours. Stir in the 1/4 cup almonds. If desired, sprinkle with additional almonds. Serve with toasted pita wedges. Serve immediately or keep warm, covered, on warm or low-heat setting for up to 2 hours. * To toast nuts, preheat oven to 350°F. Spread nuts in a shallow baking pan. Bake for 5 to 10 minutes or until light brown, watching carefully and stirring once or twice. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 94 Calories 5g Fat 7g Carbs 7g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 16 Calories 94 % Daily Value * Total Fat 5g 6% Saturated Fat 2g 10% Cholesterol 18mg 6% Sodium 217mg 9% Total Carbohydrate 7g 3% Protein 7g *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.