Picadillo
Description
This Cuban picadillo features a mixture of ground beef and chorizo sausage simmered with tomatoes, spices, and olives. It's total comfort food!
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 pound ground beef
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1/2 pound chorizo sausage, chopped
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1 large onion, chopped
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1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
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2 cloves garlic, chopped
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1 tablespoon ground cumin
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2 teaspoons chili powder
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 1/2 cups canned diced tomatoes
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3/4 cup beef stock
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1 tablespoon white sugar
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1/2 cup raisins
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1/4 cup chopped pimento-stuffed green olives
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2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
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1 tablespoon capers, drained
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1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
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1 tablespoon lime juice
Directions
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and sausage; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Drain some grease.
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Add onion and bell pepper; cook and stir until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, cumin, chili powder, oregano, paprika, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes, stock, and sugar; stir to combine. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.
3
Add raisins, olives, vinegar, and capers to the skillet; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir in almonds and lime juice, and cook until warm, 2 to 3 minutes.