Costa Rican Butternut Squash Picadillo

Name: Costa Rican Butternut Squash Picadillo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American, Latin American, Caribbean
Ingredients: 1-2 tbsp ghee; 2 lb lean ground beef; 1 tsp salt (I use Himalayan salt); 1 tsp ground black pepper; 1 medium onion (chopped); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 3 cups diced butternut squash; 1 red bell pepper (chopped); 1- 28oz can diced tomatoes; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup sliced green olives; 1/3 cup raisins; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 2 tbsp dried oregano; 1 tbsp sweet paprika; 1 tbsp ground coriander; 1 tbsp ground cumin; 1 tbsp garlic powder; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

This Costa Rican Butternut Squash Picadillo is exploding with all kinds of exotic and bold flavors and filled with nothing but wholesome ingredients! A healthy gustatory experience you won't soon forget!

Updated at: Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:25:25 GMT