Picadillo Arepa Pie

Picadillo Arepa Pie
Picadillo Arepa Pie
Versions of picadillo—a savory dish of beef, onion, and tomato punctuated by olives and raisins—are served in many Latin American countries. Crowned with a tender biscuit topping made with arepa flour, it becomes a homey one-dish dinner.
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 servings
Beef Olive Onion Tomato Dinner Latin American Raisin Cinnamon Potluck Buttermilk Gourmet Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 pinch ground cloves
  • 3/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 pound ground beef chuck
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup well-shaken buttermilk
  • Carbohydrate 39 g(13%)
  • Cholesterol 104 mg(35%)
  • Fat 22 g(34%)
  • Fiber 3 g(11%)
  • Protein 31 g(61%)
  • Saturated Fat 10 g(52%)
  • Sodium 768 mg(32%)
  • Calories 473

PreparationMake picadillo: Preheat oven to 450°F with rack in middle. Cook onion and garlic in oil with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-low heat, stirring, until onion is softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add beef and cook over medium heat, stirring and breaking up lumps, just until no longer pink. Stir in remaining ingredients with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a 1 1/2- to 2-quart gratin or other shallow baking dish. Make topping: Stir together flours, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Blend in butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add buttermilk, stirring just until dough is moistened (do not overmix). Dollop over picadillo and bake until topping is golden and cooked through, about 20 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Cooks’ note:Picadillo can be made 1 day ahead and chilled. Reheat before adding topping.

PreparationMake picadillo: Preheat oven to 450°F with rack in middle. Cook onion and garlic in oil with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-low heat, stirring, until onion is softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add beef and cook over medium heat, stirring and breaking up lumps, just until no longer pink. Stir in remaining ingredients with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a 1 1/2- to 2-quart gratin or other shallow baking dish. Make topping: Stir together flours, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Blend in butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add buttermilk, stirring just until dough is moistened (do not overmix). Dollop over picadillo and bake until topping is golden and cooked through, about 20 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Cooks’ note:Picadillo can be made 1 day ahead and chilled. Reheat before adding topping.