Classic Cuban-Style Picadillo
Classic Cuban-Style Picadillo balances savory ground beef with sweet pops of raisin and briny green olives, all simmered in a rich tomato base. The peppers and cilantro add brightness, making it perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner or a festive family spread with rice, black beans, and fried plantains. Serve it hot when you want bold flavors and hearty satisfaction.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Cook and stir the ground beef in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat until it is crumbly and no longer pink, about 10 minutes, then pour off any excess grease.
- 2
Stir the onion and the garlic into the beef and cook for 2 minutes.
- 3
Add the bell peppers, raisins, olives, tomato paste, water, and cilantro; bring to a boil.
- 4
Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the peppers are cooked to your liking, about 10 minutes.
- Calories 641.6 kcal High
- Protein 33.66 g Good Source
- Carbs 48.05 g Moderate
- Total Fat 36.14 g High
- Saturated Fat 14.07 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 121.12 mg High
- Sodium 215.21 mg Moderate
- Fiber 6.41 g Good Source
- Sugar 32.49 g High
- Added Sugar 0.79 g Low Source
- Calcium 83.04 mg Low Source
- Iron 5.53 mg Good Source
- Potassium 1059.32 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 146.94 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 31.28 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Classic Cuban Style Picadillo is a Cuban dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 55 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Fresh Cilantro, Green Bell Pepper, Green Olives, and Ground Beef. Each serving provides about 641.6 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Cuban-Style Picadillo?
- It is a Cuban recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Classic Cuban-Style Picadillo made of?
- The main ingredients are Fresh Cilantro, Green Bell Pepper, Green Olives, Ground Beef, Minced Garlic. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Classic Cuban-Style Picadillo?
- Explore these Cuban side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Classic Cuban-Style Picadillo?
- About 55 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 641.6 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Cuban-Style Picadillo easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
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