Super Easy Ground Beef Combo in 30 Minutes - Cuban Style

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: black olives

Kalamata olives offer a different flavor profile, while black olives are usually cheaper.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: dried figs

Dried cranberries provide a tartness, while figs can be less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a pan over medium-high heat.

Add 1 lb of medium ground beef to the pan and break it up; fry until browned, about 5-6 minutes.

Add 4 large cloves of chopped garlic and 1/2 chopped onion; stir and sauté until the onion is translucent and the garlic aroma fills the air.

Add 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of oregano, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper; stir and fry until the seasoning activates.

Add 1 medium can of petite diced tomatoes, 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar (or plain vinegar), 1/4 cup of raisins, and 1/4 to 1/2 cup of green olives; mix everything together until combined.

Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 4-5 minutes.

Serve the ground beef mixture over brown rice, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.

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