Name: Cuban Picadillo
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium yellow or white onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup); 1 small red bell pepper, cored and seeded, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup); 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 4 medium cloves garlic, finely chopped (about 4 teaspoons); 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 1/2 pounds ground beef; 1 cup diced canned tomatoes; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1/3 cup raisins; 1/2 cup pimento stuffed olives plus 2 tablespoons brine; 2 tablespoons capers; 1 large waxy potato (such as Yukon Gold or red about 8 ounces), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes

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This Cuban Picadillo is a delicious and savory dish with ground beef, seasoned with tomatoes, olives, and raisins. It's a comforting and flavorful meal served over rice or used as a filling for tacos, empanadas, or pastries. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or weekend entertaining.

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2 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium yellow or white onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)

1 small red bell pepper, cored and seeded, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup)

1 tablespoon tomato paste

4 medium cloves garlic, finely chopped (about 4 teaspoons)

2 teaspoons ground cumin

2 teaspoons dried oregano

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 bay leaves

1/2 cup dry white wine

1 1/2 pounds ground beef

1 cup diced canned tomatoes

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1/3 cup raisins

1/2 cup pimento stuffed olives plus 2 tablespoons brine

2 tablespoons capers

1 large waxy potato (such as Yukon Gold or red about 8 ounces), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes

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Calories

576kcal

28%
Fat

31g

47%
Saturated Fat

11g

55%
Carbohydrates

34g

11%
Fiber

4g

16%
Sugar

15g

30%
Protein

32g

64%
Cholesterol

118mg

39%
Sodium

753mg

31%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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