Picadillo Estilo Cubano

Picadillo Estilo Cubano is a classic Cuban comfort food that brings bold, savory, and slightly sweet flavors to your table in under an hour. This hearty dish features ground beef simmered with aromatic garlic, onions, and bell peppers, seasoned with earthy spices like cumin and oregano, and elevated with the briny tang of green olives, the sweetness of raisins, and the optional heartiness of tender potatoes. A splash of dry white wine and rich tomato sauce create a flavorful base that ties all the ingredients together. Perfectly balanced and deeply satisfying, this Cuban picadillo is best served over fluffy white rice, making it a versatile and crowd-pleasing meal for any day of the week.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 1 medium, diced green bell pepper
• 4 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 8 oz tomato sauce
• 0.25 cup dry white wine
• 0.25 cup, sliced pitted green olives
• 0.25 cup raisins
• 1 tbsp capers
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp (or to taste) salt
• 0.5 tsp (or to taste) black pepper
• 2 medium, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes (optional) potatoes

Directions

Step 1

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and green bell pepper. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Push the vegetables to the side of the skillet and add the ground beef to the center. Break it up with a spatula, cooking until browned and no longer pink, about 7-8 minutes.

Step 5

Drain any excess grease from the skillet if necessary.

Step 6

Stir in the tomato sauce, dry white wine, ground cumin, oregano, and bay leaf. Mix well to combine.

Step 7

Add the diced potatoes (if using), green olives, raisins, and capers. Stir until the ingredients are evenly distributed.

Step 8

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 9

Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the picadillo simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the mixture begins to dry out, add a small splash of water or more wine.

Step 10

Once the potatoes are tender (if added) and the flavors have melded, remove the bay leaf.

Step 11

Serve the Picadillo Estilo Cubano hot over white rice and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1586.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2054.3

Total Fat 118.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 321.1mg	0%
Sodium 3616.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 156.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.3g	0%
Total Sugars 47.4g
Protein 94.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 268.2mg	0%
Iron 16.3mg	0%
Potassium 4245.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.5%

Protein: 18.3%

Carbs: 30.2%