Picadillo,

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
1 onions, diced1 green bell pepper, diced4 garlic cloves chopped well4 Tbsp. olive oil, divided 1 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef1/4 cup of sugar 1 tsp. of cumin1 (12 oz.) can of tomato sauce10 to 15 medium green stuffed olives, sliced2 tbsp capers chopped1 small box (about 1/2 cup) dark raisins 2 to 3 bay leafs, remove before serving. 1/2 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. oregano1/4 tsp. black pepper1/4 tsp. paprika1/4cup of ketchup
Directions
Saute the onions, peppers and garlic in 2 Tbsp. olive oil until softened. Set aside.
Saute beef in 2 Tbsp. olive oil.
Combine the sauteed veggies and beef in one large skillet pan.
Add tomato sauce, olives, capers, raisins, and remaining seasonings.
Stir well to mix. Cook covered 40 minutes on low heat.
Serve with plain white rice.
I like this dish with Basmati or long grained white rice.
And don't leave out the raisins, as they really add to the dish...
Serves 6



Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RANDYW41.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 675.5
  • Total Fat: 35.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 104.3 mg
  • Sodium: 1,177.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 60.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.7 g
  • Protein: 30.2 g

Member Reviews
  • SALLY1961
    Hi, I make Picadillo all the time , just wondering why the sugar? never added sugar to mine,does it change the taste or make it sweet? - 10/11/11
  • CD9259398
    I also add lean chopped ham to this recipe. My Cuban husband LOVES it! :-) - 9/3/11
  • BIBUTI7
    Add the capers....and then let me know!! mmmm.. - 3/19/11
  • HEALTHYMOME4
    I've never made it with capers. My family adds cooked potatoes to it. - 6/30/09
  • MAGNHR
    Unique flavor, this recipe has been in my family as well for years. Except for the capers.
    - 4/13/09
  • SPINNYBOO
    Wonderfully tasty ... and the kids loved it, too! - 10/31/08