Description
Cuban picadillo is a vibrant and flavorful dish that captures the essence of Cuban cuisine. This hearty one-pot meal features a delightful combination of ground beef, spices, and sweet raisins, simmered to perfection. Whether served over fluffy rice or tucked into warm tortillas, picadillo is sure to become a favorite at your dinner table. Enjoy the rich aromas and comforting flavors that make this dish perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup green olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tbsp pimento or red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and bell peppers; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Push vegetables aside and add ground beef, cooking until browned (about 7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic, cumin, and bay leaf; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add canned tomatoes (with juices), olives, and raisins; stir well to combine.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat; discard bay leaf. Adjust seasoning as needed before serving over rice or in tortillas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg