Cuban Picadillo
Cuban Picadillo is a savory ground beef dish simmered with tomatoes, olives, and spices, served over rice.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | 800 | Grams |
| Olive Oil | 2 | Tbsp |
| Onion | 1 | Count |
| Green Bell Pepper | 1 | Count |
| Garlic | 3 | Clove |
| Tomato Sauce | 400 | Grams |
| Tomato Paste | 2 | Tbsp |
| Green Olives | 100 | Grams |
| Raisins | 50 | Grams |
| Cumin | 1 | Tsp |
| Oregano | 1 | Tsp |
| Bay Leaf | 1 | Count |
| Salt | 1 | Tsp |
| Black Pepper | 0.5 | Tsp |
| White Rice | 2 | Cup |
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and green bell pepper, sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Increase heat to medium-high and add ground beef, cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, sliced olives, raisins, cumin, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove bay leaf and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve hot over cooked white rice.
Kitchen equipment
Large Skillet