CUBAN PICADILLO

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This meat mixture is cooked with a sofrito and can be served on rice with eggs or in tortillas like a taco. Goes well with fried plaintains.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup olive oil
8 cloves garlic, minced
2 large onions, chopped
1 large green pepper, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
1 bunch cilantro, chopped (no stems)
3 tablespoons capers
1/2 cup stuffed green olive
4 fresh bay leaves
4 -5 tablespoons crushed cumin seeds
1 lb lean ground beef
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1/2 cup diced pimento (optional)
4 eggs, fried (optional)
steamed rice (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet and add the sofrito (garlic, onions, green pepper, jalapeno, cilantro, capers, olives, bay leaves and cumin seeds).
  • Cook the sofrito until it is fragrant and the onions are translucent; remove from pan and set aside.
  • Brown ground beef in pan and drain fat.
  • Add sofrito to the beef along with the tomatoes, vinegar, and cayenne pepper.
  • Simmer for 45 minutes on low heat.
  • Serve over rice, with a fried egg on top, garnished with pimiento, if desired.
  • Another option to serve is to spoon it into corn tortillas, with lettuce, tomato, green onions, jalapenos, cheese, and hot sauce, like a taco.

Penny Coleman
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Samuel Peoples
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I've never made picadillo before, but this recipe made it so easy. It was delicious and I'll definitely be making it again.


Maximus Tselingas
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This picadillo is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can throw it all in the slow cooker and forget about it.


Muzz asif
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The only thing I would change is to add a little more spice.


Haylee Wright
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I'm not a huge fan of raisins, but they actually worked really well in this dish. They added a nice sweetness that balanced out the savory flavors.


Moaz Al-Najjar
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This is one of my favorite Cuban dishes. It's so flavorful and comforting.


HamseBiihi Official
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I made this picadillo for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Tim Tyree
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover beef. It's also a very budget-friendly dish, which is always a plus.


Danny Gonzales
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I've made this picadillo several times now and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Charity Martha
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Just finished making this picadillo and it's delicious! The meat is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is perfect. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


Walt Doig
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This Cuban picadillo was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the dish was so easy to make. I especially loved the addition of the olives and raisins. Definitely a keeper!


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