cuban picadillo

Recipe by
Beth Pierce
Ofallon, MO

This delicious stewed Cuban Picadillo combines ground beef with sweet onions, red bell peppers, garlic, green olives, and raisins in a tomato sauce seasoned with cumin, oregano, and marjoram. This odd flavor combination works well and is like the Cuban version of the American Sloppy Joe.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For cuban picadillo

  • 1 lb
    ground beef
  • 1 md
    yellow onion, chopped
  • 1
    red bell pepper, chopped
  • 4 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried marjoram
  • 1 can
    fire-roasted tomatoes (15 oz)
  • 2 Tbsp
    tomato paste
  • 1/2 c
    chopped Spanish green olives
  • 1/2 c
    olive brine from the green olives
  • 1
    bay leaf
  • 1/2 c
    raisins, chopped
  • salt and black pepper, to taste

How To Make cuban picadillo

  • 1
    Brown the ground beef over medium heat; cook 2-3 minutes. Add the onion; cook 2-3 minutes. Add the diced red bell pepper. Cook until the onions soften and the beef browns. Drain any excess grease.
  • 2
    Add the garlic, cumin, oregano, and marjoram; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • 3
    Add the canned tomatoes (do not drain), tomato paste, olives, olive brine, bay leaf, and raisins. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring several times. Remove the bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If desired, serve over freshly cooked white rice.

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