Cuban Beef Picadillo
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4.0
3 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
255 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Cuban
Cuban Beef Picadillo
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A tried and true version of Cuban Beef Picadillo! Juicy and tender, packed with flavor and made in one pan. Served with rice, this is the ultimate Cuban comfort food!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 1 small red bell pepper finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ⅓ cup dry white wine (optional)
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 (14oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- ⅓ cup dried currants or raisins
- ½ cup green pitted olives
- ⅓ cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet, over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the ground beef and cook, crumbling it with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5 to 8 minutes . Season with salt and pepper.
- Lower the heat to medium and add the onion and bell pepper, sautéing until softened, about 2-3 minutes. Then, stir in the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Optional: pour in the white wine and cook, scraping the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon to release any browned bits, until evaporated.
- Stir in the paprika, cumin, oregano, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Cover and simmer on medium-low for 15 minutes.
- Add the currants (or raisins) and olives and continue cooking, uncovered, for another 10-15 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Stir in the chopped parsley and serve!
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Notes
- Substitutions
- Storage and Reheating Instructions:
- Store leftover picadillo in an airtight container, in the refrigerator, for up to 4-5 days.
- Reheat in a pan, over medium-low heat, or in the microwave.
- Freezing:
- You can freeze picadillo for up to 3 months.
- Beef - Use ground pork, turkey or chicken instead.
- Raisins/currants - omit if needed.
- Olives - substitute for capers or omit.
- Spices and oregano - use two packets of Sazon instead!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
255kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
389mg
(16%)
Potassium
689mg
(20%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
794IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
25mg
(28%)
Calcium
63mg
(6%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 255 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 255kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 389mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 689mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 794IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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