Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 small red bell pepper, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ⅓ cup dry white wine, (optional)
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 (14oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- ⅓ cup dried currants or raisins
- ½ cup green pitted olives
- ⅓ cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, crumbling it with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Lower the heat to medium and add the onion and bell pepper, sautéing until softened, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Optional: pour in the white wine and cook, scraping the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon to release any browned bits, until evaporated.
- Stir in the paprika, cumin, oregano, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Cover and simmer on medium-low for 15 minutes.
- Add the currants (or raisins) and olives and continue cooking, uncovered, for another 10-15 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Stir in the chopped parsley and serve.
Notes
- Picadillo is a traditional Latin American dish with variations in different countries.
- Raisins and olives add a sweet and briny contrast to the savory beef.
- Serve over rice, with plantains, or as a filling for empanadas.
- Cuban picadillo typically includes olives and raisins, while Mexican versions may use potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cuban
- Diet: Low Lactose
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg