Picadillo

Ground beef and chorizo sausage are browned then simmered with tomatoes and spices among other things. This could be where Sloppy Joes came from! It's a wonderful Cuban recipe that I've served like chili or over a roll or even over cornbread! Total comfort food.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 486 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon capers, drained
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 cup raisins
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.5 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 0.75 cup beef stock
• 0.5 pound chorizo sausage, chopped
• 1.5 cups canned diced tomatoes
• 0.25 cup chopped pimento-stuffed green olives
• 0.33333331346512 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and chorizo sausage. Cook and stir until no longer pink, about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Drain off some of the grease, and stir in the onions and bell pepper. Cook until soft, then add the garlic. Season with cumin, chili powder, oregano, paprika, cayenne and cinnamon. Cook and stir for about one minute to release the fragrance. Pour the tomatoes and beef stock into the pan, along with the sugar. Set the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.

Step 3

Stir the raisins, olives, capers and vinegar into the pan, and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Add the almonds and lime juice, and cook until they are heated, then serve.