Sekai no Shokutaku

Cuba / Main

Wikibooks

Cuban Picadillo

Ingredients

ServingsServes 6–8Original: Serves 6–8 (calculated as 6)
  • ground beef2 lb
  • olive oil, divided1/4 cup
  • Oso Sweet onion, diced; Oso Sweet variety1 cup
  • green pepper, diced1
  • garlic, chopped1 tbsp
  • tomato sauce, 15 ounces1 can
  • ground cumin2 tsp
  • dried oregano2 tsp
  • raisins1/2 cup
  • pimento-stuffed green olives, chopped1/2 cup
  • red wine vinegar2 tbsp
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Method 6 steps

  1. In large skillet, brown beef in 2 tablespoons olive oil over high heat; drain and reserve.

  2. In same skillet, lightly brown onion, pepper, and garlic in remaining oil.

  3. Add tomato sauce, cumin, and oregano; bring to boil.

  4. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture has thickened.

  5. Stir in beef, raisins, olives and season to taste with salt and pepper.

  6. Bring back to boil, simmer 10 minutes, and serve over steamed rice with sautéed sliced ripe plantains and black beans.