Picadillo

Picadillo

A savory Cuban-style ground beef dish with olives, raisins, and tomatoes served over rice.

⏱ 30 minServes 4Cuban

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup green olives, sliced
  • 1/3 cup raisins
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • to taste salt and pepper

Directions

  1. 1Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the diced onion until softened, about 3 minutes.
  2. 2Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. 3Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. 4Stir in tomato paste, cumin, and oregano, cooking for 1 minute to combine.
  5. 5Add the diced tomatoes, olives, and raisins to the skillet.
  6. 6Simmer for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens and flavors meld together.
  7. 7Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve over cooked rice.

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