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

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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.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for capers in Cuban Picadillo?

The entry for Cuban Picadillo calls for 2 tbsp capers, drained. In its place: Chopped green olives give the same briny pop.

Can I use ground turkey instead of ground beef in Cuban Picadillo?

Yes. Choose turkey that is not extra-lean and add a tablespoon of oil to the pan, because turkey has less fat and browns more slowly. Season it a little harder than you would beef. As written, the entry for Cuban Picadillo uses 1.5 lbs lean ground beef (85/15).

Is Cuban Picadillo keto-friendly?

A serving of Cuban Picadillo carries 18 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 90 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 18 percent.

How many calories are in Cuban Picadillo?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 430 calories, with 28 g protein, 18 g carbohydrate and 16 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 580 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Cuban Picadillo keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Cuban Picadillo within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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