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Classic Cuban Picadillo, It’s Simple & Truly Addictive!

If you’ve been craving a truly delicious, juicy beef recipe — then you MUST try this authentic Cuban comfort food recipe. With an exquisite combination of flavors that makes EVERYONE weak in the knees, Cuban picadillo is a cherished classic that’s popular around the world. It’s quick, inexpensive and irresistibly satisfying.

Whether you love picadillo or you’ve never even heard of it, you’re in for a succulent treat. It’s a staple menu item at every Cuban restaurant and a favorite go-to recipe for Cuban families everywhere. Picadillo is traditionally served with black beans and rice, but it’s so delicious you can pair it however you like.

After taking your first bite, you’ll know why this mouthwatering meal is so treasured. The authentic Cuban flavors take every taste bud to utopia, and experiencing this divine dish is truly unforgettable. You will live a life of regret if you never try it!

This Classic Cuban Picadillo recipe is so stress-free and satisfying home cooks make it multiple times a week. Believe it or not, the leftovers (if there’s any) taste even BETTER. It’s filling and flavorful — and that’s not even the best part!

So what’s the BEST part about Classic Cuban Picadillo? It’s impressively versatile, qualifying it as the ultimate family-friendly recipe. If raisins with beef sounds too authentic to you, leave them out. If cooking it with venison instead of beef sounds better, go for it.

Here’s how to make Classic Cuban Picadillo:


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:

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic, onion, and green bell pepper in the hot oil until softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Crumble ground beef into the skillet; cook and stir until browned completely, 7 to 10 minutes.
  3. Stir olives, raisins, capers, tomato sauce, sazon seasoning, cumin, sugar, and salt through the ground beef mixture.
  4. Cover the skillet, reduce heat to low, and cook until the mixture is heated through, 5 to 10 minutes.

NOTE: If you don’t have sazon seasoning, you can combine garlic powder, onion powder, coriander, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, and paprika.

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