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Classic Cuban Picadillo Recipe
Wendy Zitzman
Prep Time
Prep Time
10
minutes
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Cook Time
Cook Time
30
minutes
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Total Time
Total Time
40
minutes
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Servings
Servings
4
servings
Calories
Calories
225
Equipment
1 Skillet
Ingredients
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1
lb
extra lean ground beef
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1
small
onion
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(finely chopped)
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3
cloves of garlic
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(minced)
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1
small
red bell pepper
-
(chopped)
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2
tomatoes
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(chopped)
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¼
cup
green olives
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(pitted)
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2
tbsp
olive brine
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1
tbsp
red wine vinegar
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1
tbsp
ground cumin
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1
tsp
cinnamon
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1
tsp
olive oil
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2
bay leaves
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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
Nutrition Facts
Classic Cuban Picadillo Recipe
Serving Size
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
225
% Daily Value*
Fat
8.8
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
2.8
g
18
%
Cholesterol
65
mg
22
%
Sodium
140
mg
6
%
Potassium
269
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
8.6
g
3
%
Fiber
2.2
g
9
%
Sugar
3.9
g
4
%
Protein
25.5
g
51
%
Calcium
30
mg
3
%
Iron
4.3
mg
24
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.