cuban picadillo - lite

Whitewater, WI
Updated on Jun 23, 2019

I like to tweak familiar recipes to lower the calories and Weight Watchers points. While still having the flavor profile of other versions of Cuban Picadillo, this one had only 6 WW points per serving.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 5 ounces extra lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup onions, chopped
  • 1 medium red or green pepper, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1 small (optional) red potato, scrubbed and diced
  • 15 ounces tomatoes - fire roasted or regular canned
  • 1-2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 10 small green olives, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons red wine
  • 2 tablespoons raisins
  • salt, to taste

How To Make cuban picadillo - lite

  • Step 1
    Brown ground beef, add onions, peppers, and garlic. Stir medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink and veggies are softened. (Add 1/4 cup water if too dry, since the meat won't generate any fat.)
  • Step 2
    Add tomatoes, potatoes, seasonings. Continue to cook over medium heat for a few minutes.
  • Step 3
    Add olives and rest of ingredients. Simmer for 10 minutes - some of the liquid will have cooked down. Can be served over rice.

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Category: Beef
Keyword: #light
Keyword: #WW
Ingredient: Beef
Diet: Low Fat
Culture: Cuban
Method: Stove Top

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