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Classic Cuban Picadillo Recipe

Calories225 kcal
Carbohydrates8.6 g
Fat8.8 g
Protein25.5 g
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb extra lean ground beef
  • 1 small onion - (finely chopped)
  • 3 cloves of garlic - (minced)
  • 1 small red bell pepper - (chopped)
  • 2 tomatoes - (chopped)
  • ¼ cup green olives - (pitted)
  • 2 tbsp olive brine
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add in the onion and garlic, and saute until slightly softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add in ground beef, and cook, while breaking up with a wooden spoon, until well browned.
  • Stir in cumin, cinnamon, salt & pepper, bell pepper, tomatoes, bay leaves, vinegar, cilantro, olive brine, and olives.
  • Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer for about 20 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 cupCalories: 225 kcal (11%)Carbohydrates: 8.6 g (3%)Protein: 25.5 g (51%)Fat: 8.8 g (14%)Saturated Fat: 2.8 g (18%)Cholesterol: 65 mg (22%)Sodium: 140 mg (6%)Potassium: 269 mg (8%)Fiber: 2.2 g (9%)Sugar: 3.9 g (4%)Calcium: 30 mg (3%)Iron: 4.3 mg (24%)