Simple and soulful, this dish of herb-flecked rice and silky, seasoned beef is Mexican family food at its finest.

Cover, reduce heat to low and cook until beef is tender and flavors meld, 15-20 minutes. Season with salt, pepper and a squeeze of lime juice. While the picadillo is cooking, gently rewarm the rice.

What can I use if I don’t have plant-based beef? You can substitute with cooked lentils. In fact, here is the recipe for my lentil picadillo. Is this recipe gluten-free? Yes! Ensure that your ...

This version for picadillo with saffron rice -- courtesy of recipe developer Julie Kinnaird — features ground beef with ...

To thaw, let the stack sit at room temperature until the crêpes are pliable, about an hour, and then peel them apart and proceed with your recipe. MAKE THE BEEF PICADILLO: Heat the olive oil in a ...