Picadillo de vainicas

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

green beans

🥗Healthier: asparagus

💰Cheaper: frozen green beans

Asparagus offers a similar texture, while frozen beans can be more affordable.

capers

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: pickles

Green olives provide a similar briny flavor, while pickles are often less expensive.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: dried figs

Dried cranberries offer tartness, while figs can be more affordable.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add diced onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add ground beef to the skillet; cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 7-10 minutes.

Season with cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper; stir to combine.

Add chopped tomatoes and bay leaf; simmer for 10 minutes to meld flavors.

In a separate pot, boil diced potatoes until tender, about 10-15 minutes; drain.

Add green beans to the skillet; cook until tender, about 5 minutes.

Stir in cooked potatoes, vinegar, capers, and raisins; mix well.

Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to heat through and blend flavors.

Remove bay leaf before serving; adjust seasoning as needed.

Cooking Techniques

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