Cuban Picadillo

Name: Cuban Picadillo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. rice; 1 1/4 lb. lean ground beef; 2 tsp. oil; 1 c. chopped onions; 1 tsp. minced garlic; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 1/2 tsp. ground cumin; 1/8 tsp. cinnamon; 1/8 tsp. ground cloves; 1 can stewed tomatoes (Mexican flavored); 1/2 c. sliced pimento-stuffed green olives, drained; 1/4 c. raisins (optional); 1/4 c. white wine (optional)

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Cuban Picadillo – a delicious recipe with rice, lean ground beef, oil, onions, garlic, pepper. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Meat & Poultry

Servings: persons

1 1/2 c. rice
1 1/4 lb. lean ground beef
2 tsp. oil
1 c. chopped onions
1 tsp. minced garlic
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
1 can stewed tomatoes (Mexican flavored)
1/2 c. sliced pimento-stuffed green olives, drained
1/4 c. raisins (optional)
1/4 c. white wine (optional)

1
Cook rice.
2
Brown meat in hot oil.
3
Add onions and garlic. Simmer a few minutes.
4
Add rest of ingredients.
5
Simmer, stirring occasionally.
6
Picadillo should be moist, but not soupy.
7
Serve over rice or can use cooked noodles.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 c. rice, 1 1/4 lb. lean ground beef, 2 tsp. oil, 1 c. chopped onions, and more.

Yes, Cuban Picadillo falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Category
Meat & Poultry

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