Picadillo a la Habanera
A flavorful and comforting Cuban hash made with ground beef, olives, raisins, capers, and spices, often served with rice and beans.
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion(finely chopped)
- 1 medium Green bell pepper(finely chopped)
- 4 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 8 oz Tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup Dry white wine
- 1/2 cup Green olives(pitted and halved)
- 1/4 cup Raisins
- 2 tbsp Capers(drained)
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp Dried oregano
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 1 Bay leaf
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped onion and bell pepper and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- 2
Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 3
Add ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess fat.
- 4
Stir in tomato sauce, white wine, olives, raisins, capers, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer.
- 5
Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for at least 30 minutes, or until the flavors have melded and the sauce has thickened. Stir occasionally.
- 6
Remove the bay leaf before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of red wine along with the white wine.
- ✓Some recipes include a pinch of sugar to balance the acidity of the tomatoes.
- ✓Picadillo is often served with white rice and black beans, or with fried plantains.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Add diced potatoes or sweet potatoes for a heartier dish.
- For a touch of heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Some variations include a tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce for added umami.