Cuban Picadillo

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. 2Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. 3Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  4. 4Add the diced onion and bell peppers to the pan and sauté until softened.
  5. 5Add the diced onion and bell peppers to the pan and sauté until softened.
  6. 6Add the diced onion and bell peppers to the pan and sauté until softened.
  7. 7Incorporate fresh garlic, seasonings (cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper), and tomato paste.
  8. 8Incorporate fresh garlic, seasonings (cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper), and tomato paste.
  9. 9Incorporate fresh garlic, seasonings (cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper), and tomato paste.
  10. 10Cook the mixture down for a few minutes to remove any acid or bitter taste from the tomato paste.
  11. 11Cook the mixture down for a few minutes to remove any acid or bitter taste from the tomato paste.
  12. 12Cook the mixture down for a few minutes to remove any acid or bitter taste from the tomato paste.
  13. 13Add a few bay leaves to the mixture.
  14. 14Add a few bay leaves to the mixture.
  15. 15Add a few bay leaves to the mixture.
  16. 16Use dry cooking wine to deglaze any bits from the bottom of the pan.
  17. 17Use dry cooking wine to deglaze any bits from the bottom of the pan.
  18. 18Use dry cooking wine to deglaze any bits from the bottom of the pan.
  19. 19Once most of the wine has evaporated, add the ground beef to the pan.
  20. 20Once most of the wine has evaporated, add the ground beef to the pan.
  21. 21Once most of the wine has evaporated, add the ground beef to the pan.
  22. 22Break up the ground beef with a wooden spoon and cook until browned.
  23. 23Break up the ground beef with a wooden spoon and cook until browned.
  24. 24Break up the ground beef with a wooden spoon and cook until browned.
  25. 25Pour in the tomato sauce, green pitted olives (along with their brine), and raisins.
  26. 26Pour in the tomato sauce, green pitted olives (along with their brine), and raisins.
  27. 27Pour in the tomato sauce, green pitted olives (along with their brine), and raisins.
  28. 28Add the diced potatoes to the mixture.
  29. 29Add the diced potatoes to the mixture.
  30. 30Add the diced potatoes to the mixture.
  31. 31Mix until all ingredients are combined.
  32. 32Mix until all ingredients are combined.
  33. 33Mix until all ingredients are combined.
  34. 34Simmer the picadillo covered for 10-12 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  35. 35Simmer the picadillo covered for 10-12 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  36. 36Simmer the picadillo covered for 10-12 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  37. 37Peel and slice green plantains into 2-inch chunks.
  38. 38Peel and slice green plantains into 2-inch chunks.
  39. 39Peel and slice green plantains into 2-inch chunks.
  40. 40Thoroughly spray the plantain chunks with avocado oil.
  41. 41Thoroughly spray the plantain chunks with avocado oil.
  42. 42Thoroughly spray the plantain chunks with avocado oil.
  43. 43Air fry the plantains at 390°F (199°C) for 10 minutes.
  44. 44Air fry the plantains at 390°F (199°C) for 10 minutes.
  45. 45Air fry the plantains at 390°F (199°C) for 10 minutes.
  46. 46Flatten each piece of plantain using a tostones press.
  47. 47Flatten each piece of plantain using a tostones press.
  48. 48Flatten each piece of plantain using a tostones press.
  49. 49Spray the flattened plantains with oil again and air fry for another 10 minutes at 390°F (199°C).
  50. 50Spray the flattened plantains with oil again and air fry for another 10 minutes at 390°F (199°C).
  51. 51Spray the flattened plantains with oil again and air fry for another 10 minutes at 390°F (199°C).
  52. 52Serve the picadillo with white rice, black beans, and tostones.
  53. 53Serve the picadillo with white rice, black beans, and tostones.
  54. 54Serve the picadillo with white rice, black beans, and tostones.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 medium Yellow or white onion, finely diced
  • 1 medium Yellow or white onion, finely diced
  • 1 medium Yellow or white onion, finely diced
  • 0.5 Red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 0.5 Red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 0.5 Red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 0.5 Green bell pepper, finely diced
  • 0.5 Green bell pepper, finely diced
  • 0.5 Green bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 4 Garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 4 Garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 4 Garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 tsp Cumin
  • 2 tsp Cumin
  • 2 tsp Cumin
  • 2 tsp Oregano
  • 2 tsp Oregano
  • 2 tsp Oregano
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Black pepper
  • Black pepper
  • 2 Bay leaves
  • 2 Bay leaves
  • 2 Bay leaves
  • 0.5 cup Dry white wine
  • 0.5 cup Dry white wine
  • 0.5 cup Dry white wine
  • 1.5 pounds Ground beef
  • 1.5 pounds Ground beef
  • 1.5 pounds Ground beef
  • 5 oz can Tomato sauce
  • 5 oz can Tomato sauce
  • 5 oz can Tomato sauce
  • 0.33 cup Raisins
  • 0.33 cup Raisins
  • 0.33 cup Raisins
  • 0.5 cup Green pitted olives, sliced
  • 0.5 cup Green pitted olives, sliced
  • 0.5 cup Green pitted olives, sliced
  • 2 tbsp Olive brine
  • 2 tbsp Olive brine
  • 2 tbsp Olive brine
  • 1 large Yukon Gold potato, peeled and cut into small cubes
  • 1 large Yukon Gold potato, peeled and cut into small cubes
  • 1 large Yukon Gold potato, peeled and cut into small cubes
  • 2 Green plantains
  • 2 Green plantains
  • 2 Green plantains
  • Avocado oil spray
  • Avocado oil spray
  • Avocado oil spray
  • White rice
  • White rice
  • White rice
  • Black beans
  • Black beans
  • Black beans

Equipment

PanMeat masherSpatulaKnifeCutting boardAir fryerTostones press