CUBAN PICADILLO, PICADILLO CUBANO

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This is one of my Picadillo dishes that I make often. My mother-in-law taught me to make this ground beef dish many years ago. It is delicious on top of white rice. A must is to serve the fried sweet plantains alongside the picadillo. I also like to serve with black beans and a salad. Enjoy this traditional Cuban dish. Enjoy

Provided by Juliann Esquivel

Categories     Beef

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2 lb ground round, try to buy less fatty ground beef.
1 tsp ground oregano
1 tsp ground cumin and 1 teaspoon garlic powder
4 clove fresh garlic mashed or put through a garlic press
1 medium sweet onion diced
1 large fresh green bell pepper diced
1 small can tomato sauce like hunts or delmonte
2 medium potatoes peeled and diced
8/10 large stuffed green olives with pimentos
1/4 c golden or black raisins
1 large lime or lemon juice
1/4 c olive oil
1/4 c white dry cooking wine or white drinking wine
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 small packet goya sazon seasoning with culantro/achiote
1/2 tsp cumin, oregano and garlic powder, salt and pepper, in a shaker
1 tsp balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • 1. In a mixing bowl combine the ground beef, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper and lemon or lime juice. Do not use the shaker seasonings save that for the end of this recipe).
  • 2. In a frying pan heat the olive oil saute the onions, green pepper, fresh garlic, and the raisins. When veggies are somewhat limp add the ground beef and continue to saute until the meat begins to loose it's red color. Next add the wine, tomato sauce, fill the empty tomato sauce can with water and add to the meat. Cover and cook for 15 minutes over a medium flame. After the 15 minutes have passed add the potatoes, olives, Goya sazon packet, vinegar, and two or three good shakes from the shaker seasoning. Stir well cover and continue to cook for 15/20 minutes over a medium low flame on a simmer until potaotes are cooked through. Taste to see if your seasoning is ok add more salt and pepper if needed. Serve over fluffy white rice along with fried sweet plantains. If too soupy uncover and let cook for 10 more minutes. Enjoy

Olamide Owolabi
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Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Iqra Ayoub
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This dish was a lot of work, and it didn't turn out as good as I hoped.


Jabari Strong
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it could use more seasoning.


Muwemba Charles pate
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I'll use less chili powder next time.


Thabile Dlamini
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my picadillo turned out dry and bland. I think I might have overcooked the ground beef.


Miriani Mesxi
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This recipe is a great base for picadillo. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.


Granville Benjamin
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I made this dish for my Cuban grandmother, and she loved it! She said it reminded her of the picadillo she used to make when she was a child.


Huraira Khan
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This dish is a great way to introduce your kids to Cuban cuisine. It's mild enough for their palates, but it still has plenty of flavor.


Tachoue Pluviose
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I'm not a big fan of Cuban food, but this dish was actually really good. The flavors were well-balanced, and the meat was tender and juicy.


Harjinder Singh
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This is one of my favorite Cuban dishes. The combination of ground beef, vegetables, and spices is simply irresistible.


Nia Nia
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I've made this dish several times, and it's always a hit. It's a great weeknight meal because it's so quick and easy to make.


M. Bilal
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ground beef. It's also a great dish to freeze for later.


Ebrima Jallow
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I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the flavor.


Aqib Ahmad
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My kids loved this dish! They especially liked the sweet potatoes and peas.


Doris Flora
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I was a bit skeptical about using raisins in a savory dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. They added a subtle sweetness that really complemented the other flavors.


Samer Dahabreh
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This is my new go-to recipe for picadillo. It's so simple to make, and it always turns out delicious.


Ss Mim
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I'm not a huge fan of ground beef, but this dish changed my mind. The combination of spices and vegetables made it so flavorful and juicy.


Taiwo Omololu
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This Cuban picadillo was a hit with my family! The flavors were incredible, and it was so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.