Cuban Picadillo
Cuban Picadillo with ground beef, olives, and raisins cooked in a rich tomato sauce. It's hearty, tasty, budget-friendly, and the perfect comfort food. Serve with rice for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 398kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola or olive oil
- 1 onion, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 green bell pepper, cored and chopped
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1/3 cup white wine
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/2 cup pimiento-stuffed Spanish olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a wide skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions, bell peppers, and garlic. Cook, stirring regularly, until softened and aromatic.
- Add ground beef and cook, breaking into pieces with the back of a spoon, for about 4 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add diced tomatoes and cook, mashing with the back of a spoon, until softened.
- Add white wine, water, and tomato paste. Stir until distributed and bring to a boil.
- Add olives, raisins, oregano, and cumin. Stir until distributed.
- Lower heat, cover and simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes or until meat is tender and cooked and liquid is reduced.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 433mg | Potassium: 732mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Vitamin C: 18.8mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 4.1mg