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CUBAN PICADILLO (GROUND BEEF IN RED SAUCE WITH POTATOES)

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Cuban Picadillo

Cultural Context

Originating from Cuba, Picadillo is a comforting dish that reflects the island's rich culinary history, blending Spanish, African, and Caribbean influences. Traditionally enjoyed as a family meal, it symbolizes resourcefulness, using simple ingredients to create a hearty dish. Today, Picadillo is cherished not only in Cuban households but also in various Latin American countries, each adding their unique twist.

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6 servings
Servings4
1 pound ground beef
2 garlic cloves
2 onion slices
1 piece green pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons oil
1 big potato
3 tablespoons tomato sauce
1/2 cup cooking wine
green olives
raisins
1

Chop the garlic and cut the onion and green pepper.

2

Add chopped garlic, onion, and green pepper to the ground beef.

3

Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, then mix well with hands.

4

Cover and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours or overnight.

5

Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in two pans over medium heat.

6

Cut the potato in half lengthwise, then dice into cubes.

7

Add ground beef to the big pan and brown the potatoes in the small pan.

8

Stir the meat constantly to prevent clumping, cooking for about 8 minutes.

9

Once the potatoes are ready, place them on a paper towel to absorb grease.

10

Add 3 tablespoons of tomato sauce to the cooked ground beef and stir.

11

Turn down the heat to low, then add the cooked potatoes, 1/2 cup cooking wine, green olives, and raisins.

12

Cover and let it cook for 5 to 7 minutes.

Equipment Needed

2 pans

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