Cuban Picadillo
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Ingredients
- Cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp optional
- Olive oil 2 tbsp
- Yellow onion 1 large
- Red bell pepper 1/2 cup
- Garlic 4 cloves
- Bay leaves 2
- Lean ground beef Main Ingredient 1 lb
- Diced tomatoes with juice 8 oz
- Tomato paste 1/3 cup
- Pimento-stuffed Spanish olives 1/3 cup plus 1 tbsp brine
- Raisins 1/3 cup
- Dried oregano 2 tsp
- Ground cumin 2 tsp
**Tip! – No substitutions available.
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What To Do
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add onion, peppers, garlic, and bay leaves and sauté until onion is soft, stirring frequently, about 4 minutes.
Add ground beef to skillet and cook until browned. Once the meat is browned, remove from heat and remove excess fat with a large spoon.
Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, pimento stuffed Spanish olives, raisins, dried oregano, cumin and cayenne pepper. Simmer over low heat for another 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve warm.

