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Cuban Picadillo

White Rice
dairy-freegluten-free

Ingredients

Method

1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper and cook 5-6 minutes until softened, then stir in garlic and cook 1 minute more until fragrant.

2

Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook 6-8 minutes until no longer pink, draining excess fat if needed.

3

Stir in the tomato sauce, wine (if using), cumin, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4

Stir in the raisins, olives, and capers. Simmer 10 more minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the meat. Season with salt and pepper, then discard the bay leaf.

5

Spoon over hot white rice.

Notes

  • Diced potatoes or carrots are a common addition β€” add them with the tomato sauce so they have time to soften.
  • Leftovers make excellent empanada filling.
  • A splash of red wine vinegar at the end brightens the dish if it tastes flat.

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