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Cuban Beef Picadillo

Cuban Beef Picadillo

Discover the rich flavors of Cuban Beef Picadillo, a comforting dish perfect for any occasion. Easy to make and packed with vibrant tastes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 345
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 680 g lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 small red bell pepper, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, sliced
  • to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 60 ml Worcestershire sauce
  • 50 g raisins or currants
  • 80 g pitted green olives
  • 30 g fresh parsley, chopped

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the ground beef and break it apart with a wooden spoon; cook until golden brown, about 5–8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium; toss in the onions and red bell pepper and sauté until soft, about 2–3 minutes.
  4. Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  5. Mix in the paprika, cumin, oregano, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce; stir well to combine.
  6. Cover the skillet and let the mixture simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.
  7. Stir in the raisins and olives, cook uncovered for another 10–15 minutes, and adjust seasoning as needed.
  8. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 345kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 24gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 570mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 20mg

Notes

This dish is great for meal prep; leftovers taste even better the next day.
Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version of the recipe.
Don’t skip the fresh parsley; it adds a nice brightness to the dish!
If you're making it ahead of time, let it sit for a few hours to enhance the flavors.
A splash of white wine after browning the beef adds great depth to the sauce.
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