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Cuban Picadillo

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  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 60 min
  • Ingredients 14
  • Servings 6
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Cooking Picadillo is a tradition in most Cuban households. At home we eat Picadillo at least once a week! It is a delicious ground beef hash, filled with the smoky flavors of cinnamon and cumin, and served over a bed of rice. Every single cook in my family has his or her own version of Picadillo. They may have some basic differences, but what they do share in common is that they all taste wonderful. With a wealth of tomato and garlic, Cuban Picadillo is a traditional recipe that stands the test of time.
by Vanessa Bell
Updated Dec 19, 2016
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 lb ground meat
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 to 5 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 green pepper, deseeded and chopped
  • 1 (14 oz) can of tomato, diced
  • 1 (8 oz) can of tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine (or water)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin, ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 12 pimento stuffed olives
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

  •  
    1
    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When it is hot, stir in the ground meat. Once your meat is browned (no longer pink), add the onions, green pepper, garlic and the can of diced tomatoes. Stir well and allow it to cook a few more minutes.
  •  
    2
    Once the mixture is simmering by lowering the flame, add the tomato sauce, wine and seasonings. As you wait for the combination to return to a simmer, chop up the pimiento stuffed olives and add it to the pot. Add the raisins and adjust the seasonings.
  •  
    3
    Add water to bring the picadillo to your desired consistency.

Expert Tips

  • tip 1
    For a really traditional Cuban meal, serve the picadillo over fluffy white rice, with a side of fried or sweet plantains.

Nutrition Information

299.8 Calories, 20.7g Total Fat, 14.9g Protein, 13.9g Total Carbohydrate, 8.2g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
299.8
Total Fat
20.7g
32%
Saturated Fat
6.5g
32%
Cholesterol
53.7mg
18%
Sodium
736.1mg
31%
Potassium
581.6mg
17%
Total Carbohydrate
13.9g
5%
Dietary Fiber
3.2g
13%
Sugars
8.2g
Protein
14.9g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin C
49.40%
49%
Calcium
6.80%
7%
Iron
16.70%
17%
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

  • Cooking Picadillo is a tradition in most Cuban households. At home we eat Picadillo at least once a week! It is a delicious ground beef hash, filled with the smoky flavors of cinnamon and cumin, and served over a bed of rice. Every single cook in my family has his or her own version of Picadillo. They may have some basic differences, but what they do share in common is that they all taste wonderful. With a wealth of tomato and garlic, Cuban Picadillo is a traditional recipe that stands the test of time.
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