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Cuban Beef Picadillo

Cuban Beef Picadillo: A Heartwarming Comfort Food Delight

Authentic Cuban Beef Picadillo is a delightful comfort food combining savory, sweet, and tangy flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cuban
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or ground turkey
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
For the Flavor
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes drained
  • 1 cup Sliced Green Olives
  • 1/2 cup Raisins or dried cranberries
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano fresh
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Serving
  • Fluffy White Rice
  • Black Beans
  • Crispy Fried Plantains

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes until shimmering.
  2. Sauté the onion and bell pepper for 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  4. Increase heat to medium-high, add ground beef, and cook for 6-8 minutes until browned.
  5. Mix in diced tomatoes, green olives, raisins, cumin, oregano, and bay leaf.
  6. Simmer gently for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, simmering for an additional 5 minutes.
  8. Remove the bay leaf and serve warm with rice, black beans, or fried plantains.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, use fresh ingredients and let the dish simmer to meld flavors together.

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