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

Cuban-style picadillo is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a family dinner or a festive gathering. This traditional Cuban dish is made with ground beef, tomatoes, onions, peppers, and a blend of spices that create a savory and mouthwatering flavor. Picadillo is often served over rice, alongside beans, and fried plantains for a complete and satisfying meal.

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Ingredients

  • 2 potatoes
  • salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, minced
  • 1 green bell pepper, minced
  • 2 teaspoons crushed garlic
  • 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
  • 2 cups dry red wine
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • ⅔ cup pimiento-stuffed green olives, drained and chopped
  • ½ cup capers, drained
  • ¼ cup golden raisins
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 pinch dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Place the potatoes into a large pot with enough water to cover; season with salt. Bring the water to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, place a cover on the pot, and cook the potatoes at a simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat; cook and stir the onion, green bell pepper, and garlic in the hot oil until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.
  • Crumble the ground beef into the onion mixture, breaking the meat into smaller pieces as you mix; cook and stir until the beef is completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain as much fat from the mixture as possible.
  • Stir the red wine, tomato sauce, olives, capers, golden raisins, cumin, oregano, black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt into the ground beef mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook at a simmer until the wine had reduced significantly, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Peel the cooled potatoes and cut into chunks.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the potatoes in the hot oil until browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Gently fold the cooked potatoes into the simmering ground beef mixture; cook together 5 minutes.

    • Nutrition

    471 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 79mg
    • Sodium: 1338mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 39mg
    • Calcium: 72mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 1073mg

    Categories

    Beef recipes
    Ground beef recipes
    Tomato recipes
    Onion recipes
    Garlic recipes