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Kuzu Köftesi
Easy 59 min~420 kcal 8/10
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Cuban Picadillo
A Cuban minced beef skillet built on a sofrito of onion, garlic, and pepper, then layered with tomato, green olives, raisins, and capers for a sweet-salty classic spooned over rice.
Easy⏱️ 47 min📖 1 min readServes 4~430 kcal🇨🇺 Cuban🌍 Full translation
15 min prep 32 min cook
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Timeline
Total 47 min- Prep15 min
- Cooking32 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 500 g Ground beef
- 1 Onion
- 3 clove Garlic
- 1 Green pepper
- 2 Tomatoes
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Tomato paste
- 80 g Green olives
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Capers
- 40 g Raisins
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Cumin
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Oregano
- 1 Bay leaf
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Olive oil
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Salt
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Finely chop the onion, garlic, and green pepper; prepare them for the sofrito.
- 2
Saute the onion, garlic, and pepper in olive oil for 5 minutes until softened.
5 min05:00 - 3
Add the ground beef and cook over high heat for 7 minutes until crumbled and the juices are absorbed.
7 min07:00 - 4
Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, cumin, oregano, and bay leaf and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.
15 min15:00 - 5
Stir in the green olives, capers, and raisins and cook for another 5 minutes with salt and black pepper.
5 min05:00 - 6
Remove the bay leaf and let the picadillo rest for 5 minutes so the sweet and salty flavors balance.
5 min05:00 - 7
Serve the picadillo hot with white rice or tortillas.
💡 Tip: Add the raisins at the very end; if they cook too long they leave sweetness instead of texture.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with white rice and a lime wedge.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~430
kcal calories
23
g protein
16
g carbs
30
g fat
Protein 22%Carbs 15%Fat 63%
GI 30 · Low GIGL 5 · Low GL
10.1g
Sugar
2.8g
Fiber
984.1mg
Sodium
10.3g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
8/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
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FAQ
How many servings does Cuban Picadillo make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Cuban Picadillo take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 32 minutes; 47 minutes in total.Is Cuban Picadillo difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Cuban Picadillo have?
Approximately 430 kcal per serving. Protein: 23g, carbs: 16g, fat: 30g.Is Cuban Picadillo allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Cuban Picadillo belong to?
This recipe belongs to Cuban cuisine.How many ingredients does Cuban Picadillo need?
This recipe needs 15 ingredients.Is Cuban Picadillo filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 8/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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