A Cuban creation, picadillo is one of the world’s great ground meat dishes. I went with beef, but you can add some pork and/or chorizo. Serve it with rice.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 cup diced yellow onions
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 bay leaves
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
- 3 cups crushed tomatoes
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup currants or raisins
- ½ cup sliced pimiento-stuffed green olives, or to taste
Directions
Step 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and break up into small pieces with a spoon or spatula as it browns. Cook until meat completely loses its pink color, 8 to 10 minutes. Add diced onion and salt. Cook until onions turn translucent, about 5 minutes. Add pepper, cumin, cinnamon, bay leaves, and cayenne pepper. Cook 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
Step 2
Stir in red wine vinegar, crushed tomatoes, and water. Cook a few minutes while deglazing pan. Add currants; bring back to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook until meat is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
Step 3
Gently stir in sliced olives; cover and cook another 10 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 485 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat27g | 35% |
Saturated Fat9g | 45% |
Cholesterol111mg | 37% |
Sodium1510mg | 66% |
Total Carbohydrate26g | 10% |
Dietary Fiber6g | 20% |
Total Sugars8g | |
Protein37g | |
Vitamin C25mg | 124% |
Calcium128mg | 10% |
Iron7mg | 39% |
Potassium1131mg | 24% |
*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.
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