Traditional Cuban Picadillo Recipe

When I'm craving comfort food, this is one of the first dishes that comes to mind. It's a staple Cuban dish that is easy to make and full of flavor.

Cuban picadillo is ground beef cooked with tomatoes, onions, peppers, garlic and olives.

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Ingredients 

– Olive oil – Ground chuck beef 80/20 – Salt – Large onion – Large garlic cloves

STEP 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the pan is hot, stir in the ground beef and salt.

STEP 2

Once your beef is browned, drain out half the liquid and fat then return back to the stove at medium heat.

STEP 3

Add the onions, green peppers, garlic and tomatoes. Stir well and allow it to cook a few 5 minutes.

STEP 4

Once your onions have become translucent, add the tomato sauce, wine, seasonings, olives and olive brine.

STEP 5

Lower the heat to low and cover. Cook for 15 minutes stirring occasionally.

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