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Beyti Sarma
Medium 55 min~610 kcal 9/10
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Cuban Picadillo
Ground beef simmers with tomato, olives, raisins, cumin, and peppers for a sweet-savory Cuban home-style main.
Medium⏱️ 53 min📖 1 min readServes 4~470 kcal🇨🇺 Cuban🌍 Full translation
18 min prep 35 min cook
- #High Protein
- #One-Pot
- #Budget-Friendly
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Timeline
Total 53 min- Prep18 min
- Cooking35 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 600 gr Ground beef
- 1 adet Onion
- 1 adet Red capia pepper
- 3 diş Garlic
- 300 gr Tomato puree
- 80 gr Green olives
- 50 gr Raisins
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Cumin
- 1 adet Bay leaf
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Olive oil
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Dice the onion and capia pepper into small cubes.
- 2
Soften the onion and pepper in olive oil for 6 minutes.
6 min06:00 - 3
Add the ground beef and cook until it changes color.
- 4
Add the garlic, cumin and bay leaf and stir for 1 minute.
1 min01:00 - 5
Add the tomato puree and olives, then cook with the lid slightly ajar for 20 minutes.
20 min20:00 - 6
Add the raisins and cook for 8 more minutes, then adjust the salt and serve.
8 min08:00
💡 Tip: Adding the raisins in the final 10 minutes lets them plump without falling apart.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with white rice, fried plantains and avocado slices.
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)
~470
kcal calories
31
g protein
28
g carbs
26
g fat
Protein 26%Carbs 24%Fat 50%
GI 31 · Low GIGL 9 · Low GL
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.
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FAQ
How many servings does Cuban Picadillo make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Cuban Picadillo take?
Prep 18 minutes, cooking 35 minutes; 53 minutes in total.Is Cuban Picadillo difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Cuban Picadillo have?
Approximately 470 kcal per serving. Protein: 31g, carbs: 28g, fat: 26g.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 11 ingredients.
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