Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCuba Bakery & CaféPicadillo Recipe

Picadillo Recipe

Time40m
Serves4

Ground beef cooked with tomatoes, peppers, and spices.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook Ground Beef

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 2

    Sauté Vegetables

    Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 3-4 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add Tomatoes and Seasonings

    Stir in the diced tomatoes, cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer.

  4. 4

    Simmer

    Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  5. 5

    Final Touches

    Remove the bay leaf, then stir in the sliced green olives and raisins. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.

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