Şahnur Ilıcalı
29 July 2026 Last updated: 12 September 2026

A shared favorite in Cuban and Latin American cuisine, picadillo balances savory ground beef with tomatoes, raisins, and olives. Served with rice, this is a quick, hearty family classic.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Sauté the vegetables

8 min

Sauté the onion, bell pepper, and garlic in oil over medium heat for 8 minutes.

2

Brown the ground beef

8 min

Add the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks, and cook for 8 minutes.

3

Simmer the mixture

8 min

Add the tomato and cumin and simmer over low heat for 8 minutes.

4

Finish the dish

3 min

Add the raisins and olives and cook for 3 minutes more. Season with salt.

5

Serve

Serve hot with rice.

Reminder

Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 2 months.

Nutritional Values · 1 serving

Values are estimates
400 kcalCalories
24 gProtein
16 gCarbohydrate
26 gFat
2 gFiber
10 gSugar
520 mgSodium
8 gSaturated Fat
Protein 24% Carbohydrate 16% Fat 59%
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