Picadillo

Directions

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   For the Picadillo:
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   Heat oil in a medium sized heavy saute or frying pan over medium-high heat.
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   Add ground beef and stir for 3 to 5 minutes until the color of the beef is brown and pink.
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   Add recaito and stir.
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   Lower flame to medium, add garlic and salt and pepper.
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   Stir in the tomato sauce, oregano and olives and let simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
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   Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
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   Cook's Note: This recipe may seem a bit salty for some palates, but when paired with the sweet plantains in the pastelon dish it balances well.
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   If you use this in a different dish you may want to alter the amount of salt.
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    This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant.
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    The FN chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.