Picadillo Vainica - Andrew Zimmern

Picadillo Vainica - Andrew Zimmern

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Experience the subtle elegance of Costa Rican Picadillo Vainica with ground beef, green beans, and aromatic spices. Served with sticky rice and lime—a dish that will blow your mind.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon fennel seed
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup minced shallot
  • 1/4 cup minced cilantro
  • 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 dried hot red chile, such as árbol
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 3/4 pound green beans, thinly sliced crosswise on a bias
  • 3/4 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • Pepper
  • Yellow rice and lime wedges, for serving

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