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Cuban Beef Picadillo

Cuban Beef Picadillo

Cuban Beef Picadillo is a flavorful ground beef dish with spices, olives, and tomatoes, perfect for a comforting meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Cuban
Servings 4 servings
Calories 255 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Wooden Spoon

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1.5 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1 small red bell pepper finely diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • cup dry white wine optional
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 14 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
  • cup dried currants or raisins
  • ½ cup green pitted olives
  • cup chopped parsley

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet, over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the ground beef and cook, crumbling it with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Lower the heat to medium and add the onion and bell pepper, sautéing until softened, about 2-3 minutes. Then, stir in the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Optional: pour in the white wine and cook, scraping the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon to release any browned bits, until evaporated.
  • Stir in the paprika, cumin, oregano, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Cover and simmer on medium-low for 15 minutes.
  • Add the currants (or raisins) and olives and continue cooking, uncovered, for another 10-15 minutes.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  • Stir in the chopped parsley and serve!

Notes

Store leftover picadillo in an airtight container, in the refrigerator, for up to 4-5 days. Reheat in a pan, over medium-low heat, or in the microwave. You can freeze picadillo for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 389mgPotassium: 689mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 794IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Beef, comfort food, Cuban Beef Picadillo, Dinner, ground beef, one pot meal
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