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Classic Cuban-Style Picadillo
Photo: Mike Kenneally

Classic Cuban-Style Picadillo

13 ingredients 10 min + 20 min 4 servings openrecipes
Classic Cuban-Style Picadillo

"Here is a classic Cuban recipe for ground beef that is typically eaten over white rice. It can also be used as a filling for tacos or empanadas. It's delicious with fried ripe plantains."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

595
Calories
31g
Protein
30g
Fat
52g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Beef 100g cooked 250
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Grape 1/2 cup (76g) 62
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Olive 1 large (4g) 4
Capers 1 tbsp (9g) drained 2
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced, or more to taste
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 6 large pitted green olives, quartered
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1 tablespoon capers (optional)
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 2 (1.41 ounce) packages sazon seasoning (such as Goya®)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • salt to taste

Directions

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