Cuban Picadillo

Cuban Picadillo

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Latin · 40 min · Beef · gluten-free, dairy-free, high-protein

560 cal 32g protein 54g carbs 24g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

scaled from 5 servings
  • 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup green olives with pimento
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 cup white rice

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Cook white rice per package instructions.
  2. Saute diced onion and bell pepper in oil until soft, about 6 minutes.
  3. Add garlic, cumin, and oregano; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add ground beef and brown, breaking it up, about 6 minutes.
  5. Stir in tomato sauce, olives, and raisins; simmer 12 minutes until thick.
  6. Season with salt and serve over white rice.

Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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