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Slow Cooker Cuban Picadillo


  • Author: mia-harper
  • Total Time: 375 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A delightful dish combining savory ground beef with sweet and tangy olives and raisins, perfect for a busy weeknight or family gathering.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup olives, sliced
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onions, bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté until the vegetables soften and become fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  2. Transfer the softened vegetables to the slow cooker and add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
  3. Stir in the diced tomatoes with their juices, olives, raisins, capers, cumin, oregano, and salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  5. Serve the picadillo over rice or with tortillas, enjoying the complex flavors.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator, or frozen for up to 3 months.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 360 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Cuban

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 590mg
  • Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 21g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg