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Classic Cuban-Style Picadillo Recipe

A flavorful Cuban dish made with ground beef, tomatoes, olives, and raisins.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cuban
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can tomato sauce (8 oz)
  • ¼ cup green olives, sliced
  • ¼ cup raisins
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
  2. 2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until the onion is translucent.
  3. 3. Stir in the tomato sauce, sliced olives, raisins, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
  4. 4. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. 5. Serve hot with rice or warm tortillas.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Cuban, Ground Beef, Picadillo
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