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Cuban Picadillo

This hearty one-dish meal is a crowd pleaser.  This recipe uses simple ingredients to create a memorable combination of flavors.  It reheats wonderfully, and makes plenty to freeze for later or eat as leftovers.

Course Main Course
Cuisine Cuban
Keyword Cuban Picadillo
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8 people

Ingredients

  • 2 medium onions diced
  • 2 green bell peppers diced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 8 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 2 lbs ground beef 85/15 or 90/10
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 16 oz
  • 1 1/2 tbsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 2/3 cup raisins
  • 1 cup green olives sliced thick
  • 2 tbsp fresh oregano chopped
  • 1/2 tsp salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium high heat. Saute onions and peppers about 5 minutes, until soft. Add garlic and stir.

  2. Add beef, and cook about 6-8 minutes until meat is mostly cooked.

  3. Add tomatoes, cumin, cinnamon, and cloves.  Stir well and reduce heat to medium-low.  Cover and cook for 15 minutes.

  4. Add raisins and olives, and 1 tbsp oregano.  Recover and cook for another 10 minutes.

  5. Remove from heat, stir in remaining 1 tbsp oregano.  Salt and pepper to taste.  

  6. Serve on rice.  Enjoy!