My Cuban grandmother makes this all the time, except she doesn’t add capers nor potatoes. Oh and she uses green bell peppers instead of red. I love capers and red bell peppers so there’s that. Some people omit the olives and raisins altogether but I just love that sweet and spicy combination.
I like picadillo on the dry side but if you prefer it soupy, just add extra tomato sauce, wine, and water.
Cuban Picadillo con Papas
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 269kcal
This Cuban piccadillo with potatoes is a super flexible and easy recipe that's a Cuban classic. You have to try this hearty dish tonight!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 russet potato
- 1/2 small onion
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp Sazon
- 1 tsp granulated garlic
- 1 tsp granulated onion
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup olives
- 2 tbsp capers
- 2 tbsp raisins
- 1 bay leaf
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and slice the potatoes into bite sized pieces, then place in a bowl with water.
- In a large skillet, heat up some olive oil over medium high heat.
- Add the onions and peppers and cook until translucent.
- Stir the garlic in and cook until fragrant.
- Crumble the beef into the skillet, stirring occasionally, then add the sazon, granulated garlic, granulated onion, oregano, cumin, dry white wine, tomato sauce, bay leaf, olives, capers, and water.
- Reduce the heat to low and cook for 45 minutes covered.
- While the beef cooks, pat dry the potatoes with paper towel and then fry in canola oil for about 17 minutes or until fork tender.
- Stir the fried potatoes and raisin with the beef and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve over white rice and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 451mg | Potassium: 514mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 420IU | Vitamin C: 17.6mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2.3mg
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Have made this a few times and love it. Have given this to a few Latino friends here in Florida, and they love it too. Thank you for sharing
So glad to hear that, Rolf! Thanks for the feedback 🙂
LOVED IT!!!!! DIDNT CHANGE A THING. HAVE HAD THIS MANY TIMES AT A CUBAN RESTAURANT IN FLORIDA. GREAT RECIPE, THANKS!!! IT’S A KEEPER.
Yay!! So glad you enjoyed this recipe! Thanks for commenting 🙂