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ground beef over white rice on top of a white plate
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Picadillo

Cuban Picadillo simmered in white wine, tomato sauce, and spices. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Cuisine: Cuban
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 3 lb ground beef
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 1 medium sized onion chopped
  • 1 green pepper chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 cup of dry white wine
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 16 oz tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup of raisins
  • 1/2 cup of olives
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pack of Sazon Goya optional

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, heat up some olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add the beef and brown completely.
  • Add the onions, garlic, peppers, and tomato paste and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the dry white wine, cumin, bay leaves, tomato sauce, raisins, olives, salt, and pepper.
  • Reduce the heat to low, cover slightly, and simmer for 1 hour or until the beef is fork tender.
  • Discard the bay leaves and serve immediately.