dinner · dairy-free
Cuban-style beef picadillo
Ground beef simmered in tomato with salty green olives and sweet raisins, a savory-sweet Cuban dish served over white rice.
- Time
- 35min
- Steps
- 4
Ingredients
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Method
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1
Dice the onion and bell pepper, mince the garlic, and cut the olives in half.
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2
Warm the oil in a skillet and cook the onion and pepper for 5 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and cumin and stir for 30 seconds.
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3
Add the beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and at least 71°C (160°F). Then add the tomatoes, olives and raisins.
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4
Simmer uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes, until the sauce clings to the meat. Serve over hot rice.
