Picadillo(A Cuban Recipe For Ground Meat; Latin-Ame

Name: Picadillo(A Cuban Recipe For Ground Meat; Latin-American Dish)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb. lean ground beef; 2 Tbsp. salad oil; 2 large onions, thinly sliced; 3 garlic cloves, minced or powder; salt and pepper to taste; 1/2 c. dry white or red wine; 2 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped; 1/2 c. chopped red pimientos; 1/2 c. pimiento stuffed olives, quartered; 1/4 tsp. basil; 1/4 tsp. oregano; 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce; 2 tsp. sugar or more to taste; 1/2 c. dark or light raisins, plumped; 1 green pepper, seeded and cut into strips

Servings: persons

2 lb. lean ground beef
2 Tbsp. salad oil
2 large onions, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced or powder
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 c. dry white or red wine
2 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1/2 c. chopped red pimientos
1/2 c. pimiento stuffed olives, quartered
1/4 tsp. basil
1/4 tsp. oregano
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
2 tsp. sugar or more to taste
1/2 c. dark or light raisins, plumped
1 green pepper, seeded and cut into strips

1
Brown the meat in skillet and set aside, draining off excess fat.
2
Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan.
3
Add onion and cook until onion is soft and golden.
4
Add all ingredients, except ground meat, green pepper and raisins.
5
Stir, lower heat, cover saucepan and simmer for at least 20 minutes.
6
Stir frequently, returning cover to pan after each stirring.
7
Add the meat, raisins and green pepper, but if you like crisp pepper, add it just before serving. Cook for another 10 minutes.
8
Serve with rice.
9
Servings 8 to 10.

806

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb. lean ground beef, 2 Tbsp. salad oil, 2 large onions, thinly sliced, 3 garlic cloves, minced or powder, and more.

Yes, Picadillo(A Cuban Recipe For Ground Meat; Latin-American Dish) falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Picadillo(A Cuban Recipe For Ground Meat; Latin-American Dish)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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