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.

Ch Jr
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Yum! This picadillo is so good. The flavors are amazing, and it's so easy to make. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so there's less cleanup. I served it with rice and black beans, and it was a perfect meal.


Giorno GER
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Easy and flavorful! This Cuban picadillo is a great weeknight meal. I love that it's made with simple ingredients that I usually have on hand. The beef is cooked until it's tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and savory. I served it with rice


Abdulsalam Abdulbari
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This picadillo was delicious! I made it for my family last night, and they all loved it. It was so flavorful and satisfying. I especially liked the addition of the raisins and olives. They added a nice sweetness and brininess to the dish. I will defi


Esther Matu
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Amazing recipe! I've made this picadillo several times now, and it's always a hit. The combination of flavors is just perfect, and it's so easy to make. I love that I can use ground beef or turkey, depending on what I have on hand. I also like to add


Dave William
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This Cuban picadillo recipe is a winner! The flavors are incredible, and it's so easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making t


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