Cuban Picadillo
Serves 6
382 calories
3g fat
19g carbohydrates
12g protein
144mg sodium
2g fiber
1 ½ pounds 90 percent lean ground beef
1 clove fresh garlic, minced
½ teaspoon all-purpose seasoning
½ cup yellow onions, chopped
½ cup bell peppers, diced
1 cup tomatoes, diced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
½ cup cooking wine
¼ cup green olives, sliced
1 teaspoon oregano
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
½ cup raisins
1 cup baking potatoes, cubed
½ cup water
When buying ground beef, make sure you choose a package that is at least 90 percent lean. Seventy-five percent lean ground beef still packs 8 grams of saturated fat per 3 ounces — too much!
Coat a large skillet with nonstick spray. Add beef, garlic, and all-purpose seasoning to skillet. Cook on medium high for 5 to 8 minutes, using a spatula to stir and chop beef.
Add onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, tomato paste, wine, green olives, oregano, black pepper, and cumin to skillet. Cook for 5 minutes.
Add raisins, potatoes, and water. Simmer for another 8 to 15 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.
