Cuban Picadillo

Cuban Picadillo

I received this wonderfullyt easy picadillo recipe of beef, olives, and sweet peppers from my son’s Cuban grandmother. We serve it over black beans and rice with fried plantain on the side, it’s amazing!

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds ground beef
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cups raisins
  • 2 (8 ounce) jars green olives, drained and chopped
  • 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ bunch cilantro

Directions

Step 1
Brown ground beef in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat until crumbly and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Pour off any excess grease, then stir in onion and garlic; cook for 2 minutes before adding red pepper, green pepper, raisins, olives, tomato paste, water, and cilantro. Bring mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 10 minutes, or until peppers have cooked to your liking.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

539
Calories
28g
Fat
45g
Carbs
33g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 539
% Daily Value *
Total Fat28g 35%
Saturated Fat9g 44%
Cholesterol103mg 34%
Sodium1786mg 78%
Total Carbohydrate45g 16%
Dietary Fiber5g 16%
Total Sugars31g
Protein33g
Vitamin C43mg 217%
Calcium95mg 7%
Iron6mg 33%
Potassium1216mg 26%

*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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