picadillo (cuban)

Denison, TX
Updated on Sep 10, 2010

This is a recipe I've enjoyed since childhood. Having a Cuban grandpa & Puerto Rican grandma, this was a staple in our house. It's a wonderful comfort food. (This is a web photo until I make some more and take a pic. I just want you to have an idea of what this is.)

prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
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yield

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 - green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • - salt and pepper, to taste
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 small can tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup white wine, dry
  • 10 - pimiento stuffed spanish olives, diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin

How To Make picadillo (cuban)

  • Step 1
    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, green pepper and garlic and saute until the onion is transluscent.
  • Step 2
    Add ground beef, cooking until browned. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Step 3
    Add remaining ingredients, stirring until well combined. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Serve over white rice.

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