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Cuban Picadillo Rice

Ground meat cooked with tomato paste, onions, and spices, served over rice. Finished with olives and a savory-sweet glaze.

45
min
4
servings
759
kcal
32.7g
protein

Ingredients

4 servings
Ground pork1.25 lbs
Onion1 medium
Garlic4 cloves
Raisins0.25 cup
Olive oil2 tbsp
Cumin1.5 tsp
Oregano1 tsp
White rice1.5 cups
Saltto taste
Black pepperto taste

Method

1

Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a saucepan. Add white rice, stir once, and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 18 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.

2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground pork and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.

3

Add diced onion and minced garlic to the pork; sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.

4

Stir in tomato paste, cumin, oregano, and bay leaf. Cook for 1 minute to bloom the spices.

5

Add green olives and raisins. Simmer over medium heat for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until flavors meld. Season with salt and black pepper.

6

Divide cooked rice among serving bowls or plates. Spoon picadillo mixture over the rice and serve warm.

Nutrition, per serving

Calories759 kcal
Protein32.7 g
Carbohydrate78.7 g
Fat35.8 g
Fibre3.3 g
Sodium1388.1 mg

Per serving. Changing servings scales the amounts, not these figures.