Picadillo (Savory Ground Beef)

Serves 4

This is a classic Cuban dish that every cook has a version of.

3 pounds ground beef

10 cloves garlic; peeled and minced

1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped

2 scallions, trimmed and finely chopped

25 pitted green olives, chopped

1/2 cup raisins

3 tablespoons capers, drained

2 bay leaves

1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 cup tomato sauce

1/2 cup dry sherry

3 tablespoons olive oil

salt

1. Mix together beef, garlic, peppers, scallions, olives, raisins, capers, bay leaves, cumin, oregano, tomato sauce, and sherry in a bowl.

2. Cover and set aside for 30 minutes.

3. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.

4. Add beef and cook, breaking up meat with the back of a spoon, for 30-40 minutes.

5. Season to taste with salt. Remove bay leaves. Serve over white rice.

Recipe courtesy of Christopher Hirshheimer, April 2000 Saveur Magazine.     

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