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Cuban Beef Picadillo

Cuban Beef Picadillo: Flavorful Comfort Food for Everyone

Experience the rich flavors of Cuban Beef Picadillo, a comforting dish that combines savory, sweet, and tangy notes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cuban
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Main Dish
  • 1 pound ground beef can substitute with ground turkey for a leaner option
  • 0.5 cup green olives pit and sliced
  • 0.5 cup raisins
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1 medium bell pepper finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 leaves bay leaves
For Serving
  • 2 cups white rice cooked
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 medium fried plantains

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Start by finely chopping the onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Pit and slice the green olives. This will take about 10 minutes.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
  3. Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook for 8-10 minutes until browned.
  4. Stir in the tomato sauce, olives, raisins, cumin, oregano, and bay leaves. Mix well and let simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot over white rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish often tastes better the next day. It stores well in the fridge or freezer, and reheating brings back its rich flavors.

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