Easy Cuban Picadillo Recipe

Easy Cuban Picadillo Recipe

from tastingtable.com

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 (15 ounces) can tomato sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups diced yellow potatoes
  • 1/4 cup diced green olives
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large, deep pan over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, add the garlic. Then add in the ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook the beef until no longer pink, about 8 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, and oregano to the beef.

  3. 3

    Add water, tomato sauce, and potatoes. Stir well. Continue to cook over medium heat, simmering. Simmer for 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.

  4. 4

    Remove the dish from heat. Add olives and cilantro as garnish and serve.