Classic Cuban Picadillo is a traditional dish made with ground beef, tomatoes, olives, and raisins. This savory and slightly sweet dish is perfect for a hearty dinner and can be served with rice, black beans, or plantains.
Preparation time
15min
Cooking time
30min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 1 bay leaf
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cumin
- 400 g diced tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 green bell pepper
- 12 green olives
- 450 g ground beef
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 1 tsp oregano
- 50 g raisins
- 1 tsp salt
- 225 ml tomato sauce
- 60 ml white wine
Directions
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 2
Add ground beef and cook until browned. Remove excess fat.
Step 3
Add chopped onion, green bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until vegetables are softened.
Step 4
Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, green olives, raisins, cumin, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.
Step 5
Add white wine if using, and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Step 6
Reduce heat to low and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 7
Remove bay leaf before serving. Serve hot with rice, black beans, or plantains.