Picadillo De Carne

Name: Picadillo De Carne
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 onions, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 1/2 pounds ground round beef; 1 bay leaf; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 1 teaspoon oregano; 3 to 4 whole allspice berries (available in most health-food stores); 1 teaspoon cumin powder; 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves; 1 cup peeled and chopped tomatoes; 1/2 cup raisins; 2 teaspoons drained capers; 1/4 cup olives stuffed with pimentos; White rice

15 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
2 onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 1/2 pounds ground round beef
1 bay leaf
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 teaspoon oregano
3 to 4 whole allspice berries (available in most health-food stores)
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves
1 cup peeled and chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup raisins
2 teaspoons drained capers
1/4 cup olives stuffed with pimentos
White rice

Directions

1

In a skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat and add the onions and garlic.
2

Cook for 5 minutes, or until the onions are translucent.
3

Add the meat, separating it into small pieces as you stir.
4

Add the bay leaf, salt, pepper, oregano, allspice and cumin and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
5

Lower the heat to medium, then add the cilantro, tomatoes, raisins, capers and olives, and mix.
6

Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring from time to time, adding a small amount of water if the mixture begins to dry.
7

Serve with white rice