Cuban Beef Picadillo
Cuban Beef picadillo is a family favorite. It is so flavorful and only takes 30 minutes to make.
Servings: 4
Calories: 407kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1/3 Cup Onion diced
- 1/4 Cup Green Bell Pepper diced
- 1 Roma Tomato diced
- 1/4 Cup Cilantro
- 2 Cloves Garlic mashed
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 1/2 Tablespoon Salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon Pepper
- 1 Teaspoon Cumin
- 4 oz Tomato Sauce
- 2 Tablespoon Green Spanish Olives
- 1/4 Cup Water
- 1 Bay Leaf
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan on low to medium heat. Once the oil is hot add onion, green pepper, cilantro, diced tomatoes, and garlic to the pan and cook on medium heat until soft. 2-3 minutes. Stirring often so you don't burn the garlic.
- Add the ground beef to the pan and break up the meat. Season with salt, pepper, and cumin. Mix together and cook the meat for about 5 minutes or until it is no longer pink. Cover with a lid so it can cook faster.
- Once the meat is cooked turn off the stove. Drain the excess liquid and return back to the stove.
- Add the tomato sauce, olives, water, and bay leaf to the pan. Stir together. Cover and cook on low for 25 minutes.
- Serve over rice.