Cuban Ground Beef Hash
Bring vibrant Cuban flavors to your table with this hearty and aromatic Cuban Ground Beef Hash, also known as Picadillo. This quick and satisfying one-skillet dish combines savory ground beef with sweet raisins, briny green olives, and warm spices like cumin and cinnamon, creating a perfect balance of bold flavors. Simmered with tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, and a splash of dry white wine, this comforting recipe is beautifully rich and fragrant. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s a versatile dish that pairs perfectly with fluffy white rice, crispy fried plantains, or crusty bread. Garnish with fresh cilantro for a burst of brightness, and enjoy a taste of classic Cuban cooking at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large (diced) yellow onion
- 1 large (diced) green bell pepper
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 1 pound ground beef (85% lean)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes (canned)
- 0.25 cup dry white wine
- 0.5 cup (sliced) green olives (stuffed with pimento)
- 0.33 cup raisins
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 leaf bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
- 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) black pepper
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh cilantro (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and green bell pepper. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, or until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet. Break it up with a wooden spoon and cook until browned, about 6-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat, if needed.
Stir in the tomato paste and mix thoroughly into the beef mixture. Cook for 1 minute.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and dry white wine. Mix well to combine and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Add the sliced green olives, raisins, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together.
Reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet. Let the Picadillo simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.
Serve the Cuban Ground Beef Hash warm with white rice, fried plantains, or crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1746 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.8 g | 151% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.9 g | 180% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 305 mg | 102% | |
| Sodium | 4912 mg | 214% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 100.6 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.7 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.7 g | ||
| Protein | 88.6 g | 177% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 313 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 17.2 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 3029 mg | 64% | |
*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.
