CUBAN-STYLE PICADILLO

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There are many variations of picadillo. This is a savory and traditional Cuban home-cooked meal with ingredients that are readily available in any supermarket. Do not omit wine, as it's really important to the flavor of this dish. Serve with garlic and onion white rice, black beans, and fried ripe plantains. Garnish with strips of ham and roasted red pepper.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 potatoes
salt to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, minced
1 green bell pepper, minced
2 teaspoons crushed garlic
1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
2 cups dry red wine
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
⅔ cup pimiento-stuffed green olives, drained and chopped
½ cup capers, drained
¼ cup golden raisins
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch dried oregano
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes into a large pot with enough water to cover; season with salt. Bring the water to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, place a cover on the pot, and cook the potatoes at a simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat; cook and stir the onion, green bell pepper, and garlic in the hot oil until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.
  • Crumble the ground beef into the onion mixture, breaking the meat into smaller pieces as you mix; cook and stir until the beef is completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain as much fat from the mixture as possible.
  • Stir the red wine, tomato sauce, olives, capers, golden raisins, cumin, oregano, black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt into the ground beef mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook at a simmer until the wine had reduced significantly, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Peel the cooled potatoes and cut into chunks.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the potatoes in the hot oil until browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Gently fold the cooked potatoes into the simmering ground beef mixture; cook together 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 78.9 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 1337.7 mg, Sugar 10.1 g

Manaoor Baloch
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This picadillo is the best I've ever had. The flavors are so rich and complex.


natalia hendriks
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I've made this picadillo several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing.


Prince Lashari
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I'm not a big fan of ground beef, but this picadillo was amazing! The flavors were so well-balanced.


Anna Shine
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This picadillo was a hit at my party! I made a double batch and it was all gone by the end of the night.


sbshamim vlog
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This picadillo was so easy to make and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Ebenezer Bonku
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This picadillo is the best I've ever had. The flavors are so rich and complex. I love that it's made with ground beef, which makes it a great option for a weeknight meal.


Bijay Sorkor
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I've made this picadillo several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I love that I can use ground beef, which is a budget-friendly option.


Chimnaz Pashayeva
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I'm not a big fan of ground beef, but this picadillo was amazing! The flavors were so well-balanced and the ground beef was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Yosef Niguse
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This picadillo was a hit at my party! I made a double batch and it was all gone by the end of the night. Everyone loved the flavor and the texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Shaista Majeed
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I made this picadillo for my family and they loved it! It was so easy to make and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Umer ayaz Khan
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This picadillo is the best I've ever had. The flavors are so rich and complex. I love that it's made with ground beef, which makes it a great option for a weeknight meal.


PawesomeGaming
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I've made this picadillo several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I love that I can use ground beef, which is a budget-friendly option.


143 Sila
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I'm not a big fan of ground beef, but this picadillo was amazing! The flavors were so well-balanced and the ground beef was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Ally Lambert
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This picadillo was a hit at my party! I made a double batch and it was all gone by the end of the night. Everyone loved the flavor and the texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Merica Magar
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I made this picadillo for my family and they loved it! It was so flavorful and the ground beef was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


James Style Uganda
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This picadillo was absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.