Picadillo with Rice
This ground beef recipe is a delightful mix of meat, tomatoes, olives, raisins, cinnamon and other spices. Here, it's served Cuban-style with rice.
Ingredients
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1 large onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 pound extra-lean ground beef
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1 can (14.5 ounces) recipe-ready diced tomatoes in juice
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1/4 cup dark seedless raisins
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1/3 cup stuffed green olives, sliced
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3 cups hot cooked brown or white rice
Directions
1.
Lightly coat large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Place over medium heat. Add onion; cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, cinnamon, oregano and cumin; cook 30 seconds. Add beef; cook, stirring to break up clumps of meat, until beef is lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
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Stir in tomatoes with juice, tomato paste, raisins, olives and salt. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Lower heat; simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. Serve over rice. Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 301, Total Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Sodium 619 mg, Carbohydrate 35 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 20 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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