Cuban Picadillo

Name: Cuban Picadillo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs lean ground beef (85/15); 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 yellow onion, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 8 oz canned tomato sauce; 14 oz canned diced tomatoes, drained; 1/2 cup pimiento-stuffed green olives, sliced; 2 tbsp capers, drained; 1/4 cup golden raisins; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp dried oregano; 2 bay leaf; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

A classic Cuban ground beef hash seasoned with sofrito, olives, capers, and warm spices in a savory tomato sauce. Serve over white rice with fried plantains for a complete weeknight meal.

45 minEasyServes 4430 cal/serving

CubanDinnerStovetopHigh ProteinLow CarbDairy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1.5 lbs lean ground beef (85/15)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
8 oz canned tomato sauce
14 oz canned diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup pimiento-stuffed green olives, sliced
2 tbsp capers, drained
1/4 cup golden raisins
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
2 bay leaf
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 diced yellow onion and 1 diced green bell pepper and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes.
2

Add 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, and 1 tsp dried oregano and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3

Add 1.5 lbs lean ground beef (85/15) and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
4

Stir in 8 oz canned tomato sauce, 14 oz drained canned diced tomatoes, 2 bay leaf, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes.
5

Add 1/2 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed green olives, 2 tbsp drained capers, and 1/4 cup golden raisins. Stir to combine and simmer for 5 more minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
6

Remove bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve over white rice.

Questions

How long does Cuban Picadillo keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Cuban Picadillo?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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