Picadillo (CNPP) - $6.27 a serving
Every non-staple ingredient matched to a real product on the shelf, priced on 2026-07-19 at Kroger - Kroger On the Rhine (ZIP 45202). 4 pantry staples excluded. 1 match is flagged for you to check rather than silently swapped. Prices change without notice - this is what we paid attention to on that date, not a quote.
| The recipe says | We found | Package | Uses | Costs | Left over |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup uncooked brown rice | Kroger® Long Grain Brown Rice · 16 oz | $0.99 | 195 g | $0.43 | $0.56 |
| 1 yellow onion (peeled and diced) | Jumbo Yellow Onions · 1 lb | $1.19 | 1 | $0.29 | $0.90 |
| 1 bell pepper (cored, seeded, and diced) | Fresh Yellow Bell Pepper · 1 ct | $1.67 | 1 | $1.67 | - |
| 2 cloves garlic (peeled and minced) | Kroger® Whole Garlic Bulbs · 5 ct | $2.49 | 2 | $1.00 | $1.49 |
| 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oreganoCHECK THIS | Smart Way™ Oregano Leaves · 0.63 oz | $1.25 | 3 g | $0.21 | $1.04 |
| 1 teaspoon ground cumin | McCormick Ground Cumin · 1.5 oz | $3.49 | 2 g | $0.16 | $3.33 |
| 3/4 pound lean ground turkey or beef | Kroger® 93/7 Lean Fresh Ground Turkey - 1 LB · 1 lb | $5.49 | 340 g | $4.12 | $1.37 |
| 1 can 14.5 ounce low-sodium diced tomatoes (including liquid) | Hunt's No Salt Added Diced Tomatoes · 14.5 oz | $1.59 | 411 g | $1.59 | $0.00 |
| 1 can 15.5 ounce low-sodium black beans (drained and rinsed with cold water) | Simple Truth Organic® Low Sodium Black Beans · 15 oz | $1.25 | 440 g | $1.25 | - |
| 1/4 cup green olives (chopped) | Early California® Pimiento Stuffed Manzilla Green Olives · 5.75 oz | $2.99 | 35 g | $0.64 | $2.35 |
| 1/4 cup raisins | Simple Truth Organic® Seedless Raisins · 10 oz | $2.69 | 40 g | $0.38 | $2.31 |
lean ground turkey drives this basket at $5.49, 22% of the total. The next biggest lines are ground cumin ($3.49) and green olives ($2.99). $13.36 of the basket - 53% - is package remainder: food you buy because stores sell packages and recipes call for amounts. It does not vanish, it sits in your kitchen for the next meal.
- McCormick Ground Cumin · about 41 g left, $3.33 of value
- Early California® Pimiento Stuffed Manzilla Green Olives · about 128 g left, $2.35 of value
- Simple Truth Organic® Seedless Raisins · about 243 g left, $2.31 of value
- Kroger® Whole Garlic Bulbs · about 3 left, $1.49 of value
- Kroger® 93/7 Lean Fresh Ground Turkey - 1 LB · about 114 g left, $1.37 of value
- Jumbo Yellow Onions · about 344 g left, $0.90 of value
This recipe starts with seasoned and browned ground beef simmered with tomatoes and beans and is finished with a mix of olives and raisins. Served over rice, this flavorful dish makes quick and easy meal.
- 1 cup uncooked brown rice
- 2 cups water
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 yellow onion (peeled and diced)
- 1 bell pepper (cored, seeded, and diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 3/4 pound lean ground turkey or beef
- 1 can 14.5 ounce low-sodium diced tomatoes (including liquid)
- 1 can 15.5 ounce low-sodium black beans (drained and rinsed with cold water)
- 1/4 cup green olives (chopped)
- 1/4 cup raisins
- Prepare the rice:
- Cook as instructed on the package. Prepare the Picadillo:
- Place the skillet on the stove over medium heat and when hot, add oil. Add the onion, pepper, and garlic. Cook and stir about 10 minutes until the onion is softened and lightly browned.
- Add oregano, cumin, pepper, and salt, and stir well.
- Add beef, in small amounts. Stir well and cook about 5 minutes until the beef is cooked throughout.
- Add beans and tomatoes and simmer about 15 minutes until mixture blends together.
- Add olives and raisins. Stir well and cook about 2 minutes until heated through.
- Serve over rice or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Serve with avocado, if desired.
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