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Classic Cuban-Style Picadillo Recipe

A traditional Cuban dish made with ground beef, tomatoes, olives, and raisins. Perfect for a hearty meal.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cuban
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can tomato sauce (8 oz)
  • ¼ cup green olives, sliced
  • ¼ cup raisins
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add chopped onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in tomato sauce, green olives, raisins, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
  4. Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve hot with rice or tortillas.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Cuban, Ground Beef, Picadillo
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