Cuban Picadillo

Submitted by tarynkbear

"A traditional family favorite! Make sure to make leftovers, they are even better after it mixes flavors. Serve with white rice and Cuban black beans for a complete and flavorful meal!"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Yields: 6 Cups
• Serves: 3

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced (or 2 tablespoons jarred garlic)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
• 1⁄3 cup dry white wine
• 1 (8 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
• 8 -10 yellow potatoes, cut into squares and boiled
• 1⁄3 cup tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

directions

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add onion, garlic, and bay leaves. Sauté until onions is soft, stirring frequently about 4 minutes.
3. Add ground beef to skillet and cook until browned. Once the meat is browned, remove excess fat with a large spoon.
4. Add the white wine and stir for another minute.
5. Add the diced tomatoes, potatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, cumin and cayenne pepper.
6. Simmer over low heat for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.