Cuban Beef Picadillo

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Cuban Beef Picadillo

Our authentic Picadillo Cubano recipe is perfect to enjoy in tacos or over rice for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 large onion peeled and chopped
  • 4-5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1-2 Serrano peppers seeded and chopped
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 pounds ground beef (I used beef chuck.)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 15 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar
  • 1 cup pimento stuffed green olives drained and sliced
  • ¾ cup raisins
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Instructions

  1. Set a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the oil, chopped onions, garlic, serrano peppers, and cilantro. Saute for 3-5 minutes to soften.
  2. Add in the ground beef, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, and salt. Brown the beef, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon, 5-8 minutes.
  3. Once the meat is cooked, add in the tomato sauce, vinegar, olives, and raisins. Simmer and stir another 5-7 minutes, until the sauce tightens around the meat.
  4. Serve warm with rice or as a taco filling.

Notes

  • This recipe is excellent to make as part of your weekly meal prep. It keeps well in the fridge stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days. The flavors get even better as they settle together!You can freeze for up to 3 months, but note that the olives and raisins won't have quite the same great tenderness when frozen, defrosted, and reheated.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1cup Calories 543kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 39g (60%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Trans Fat 2g Cholesterol 107mg (36%) Sodium 1218mg (51%) Potassium 861mg (25%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 622IU (12%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 71mg (7%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 543 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 543kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 39g 60%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Trans Fat 2g 100%
Cholesterol 107mg 36%
Sodium 1218mg 51%
Potassium 861mg 18%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 622IU 12%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 71mg 7%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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