Classic Cuban-Style Picadillo

Name: Classic Cuban-Style Picadillo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small onion, chopped; 0.5 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced, or more to taste; 1 pound lean ground beef; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 6 large pitted green olives, quartered; 0.5 cup raisins; 1 tablespoon capers; 2 (1.41 ounce) packages sazon seasoning (such as Goya®); 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon white sugar; salt to taste

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This is a classic Cuban picadillo recipe for ground beef that is typically eaten over white rice. It can also be used as a filling for tacos or empanadas. It's delicious with fried ripe plantains.

Recipe by Amalloch

Updated on March 7, 2023

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
½ green bell pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced, or more to taste
1 pound lean ground beef
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
6 large pitted green olives, quartered
½ cup raisins
1 tablespoon capers (Optional)
2 (1.41 ounce) packages sazon seasoning (such as Goya®)
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon white sugar
salt to taste

Directions

Gather all ingredients.

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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion, bell pepper, and garlic, onion in the hot oil until softened, 5 to 7 minutes.

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Add ground beef into the skillet; cook and stir until crumbly and completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes.

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Stir tomato sauce, olives, raisins, capers, cumin, sazon seasoning, sugar, and salt into the ground beef mixture. Cover the skillet, reduce heat to low, and cook until the mixture is heated through, 5 to 10 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

350	Calories
19g	Fat
24g	Carbs
24g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 350
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g	24%
Saturated Fat 6g	30%
Cholesterol 74mg	25%
Sodium 3572mg	155%
Total Carbohydrate 24g	9%
Dietary Fiber 2g	9%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 24g
Vitamin C 18mg	91%
Calcium 52mg	4%
Iron 4mg	23%
Potassium 691mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.