Cuban Picadillo

★★★★★

Cook Time: 45 mins Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

tablespoons olive oil or coconut oil
large yellow or white onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
large red bell pepper, cored and seeded, chopped (about 3/4 cup)
 Small can   tomato paste
medium cloves garlic, finely chopped (about 4 teaspoons)
teaspoons ground cumin
teaspoons dried oregano
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
bay leaves
cup dry white wine
1/2 pounds ground beef
1-2 cup diced canned tomatoes
tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

                
 Jar pimento stuffed olives plus 2 tablespoons brine
tablespoons capers
large waxy potatos (such as Yukon Gold or red, about 8 ounces), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes

Directions

Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. 
Add onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. 
Add tomato paste, garlic, cumin, oregano, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and bay leaves and cook until fragrant and tomato paste darkens in color, about 2 minutes. 
Add wine and cook until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 5 minutes.
Add meat and cook, stirring and breaking up chunks, until no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. 
Stir in tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, raisins, olives, capers, brine, and potatoes. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until potatoes are tender, about 12 minutes.
Remove cover and season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove and discard bay leaves. Serve with white rice and black beans.

Nutrition

(per serving)
349 Calories 19g Fat 19g Carbs 25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8
Amount per serving
Calories 349
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 6g 31%
Cholesterol 76mg 25%
Sodium 492mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate 19g 7%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 25g
Vitamin C 44mg 222%
Calcium 68mg 5%
Iron 4mg 24%
Potassium 771mg 16%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.