How to Make Picadillo | Gluten and Dairy Free Cuban Comfort Food Recipe on a BUDGET | Foodie Friday

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

green olives

🥗Healthier: kalamata olives

💰Cheaper: canned black olives

Kalamata olives are healthier, while canned black olives are more affordable.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: sugar-free dried fruit

Dried cranberries offer a healthier option, while sugar-free dried fruit can be cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

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

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

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

Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon; cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes.

Drain excess fat if necessary; return skillet to heat.

Stir in tomato sauce, green olives, capers, raisins, cumin, oregano, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper.

Simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

If using potatoes, add diced potatoes halfway through cooking time.

Remove bay leaves before serving; garnish with chopped cilantro.

Serve hot over rice or with tortillas.

Cooking Techniques

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