Picadillo
Picadillo is a comforting Cuban dish that blends savory ground beef with sweet raisins and briny olives, creating an unforgettable flavor experience. This one-pot meal is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With its rich aroma and colorful presentation, picadillo is sure to become a favorite at your dinner table. Serve it over fluffy rice or wrapped in warm tortillas for a satisfying meal your loved ones will cherish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped (red or green)
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- ½ cup green olives, chopped
- ¼ cup raisins
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and bell peppers; sauté until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and ground beef; cook until the beef is browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add tomato sauce, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and bay leaf; mix well.
- Incorporate chopped olives and raisins; simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes until thickened.
- Serve hot over rice or wrapped in tortillas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg