How to Make Classic Cuban-Style Picadillo - A Step-by-Step Guide

Classic Cuban-style picadillo is a traditional dish that is beloved by many in the Cuban community. This savory and flavorful recipe has been passed down through generations and is a staple in Cuban cuisine. Picadillo is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course, as a filling for empanadas, or as a topping for rice or mashed potatoes.

This classic Cuban-style picadillo recipe is a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors, featuring ground beef, onions, bell peppers, and ol...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • ½ green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced, or more to taste
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 6 large pitted green olives, quartered
  • ½ cup raisins
  • 1 tablespoon capers (Optional)
  • 2 (1.41 ounce) packages sazon seasoning (such as Goya®)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion, bell pepper, and garlic, onion in the hot oil until softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add ground beef into the skillet; cook and stir until crumbly and completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir tomato sauce, olives, raisins, capers, cumin, sazon seasoning, sugar, and salt into the ground beef mixture. Cover the skillet, reduce heat to low, and cook until the mixture is heated through, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    350 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 74mg
    • Sodium: 3572mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 18mg
    • Calcium: 52mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 691mg