Picadillo De Carne

Ingredients

• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 onions, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 ½ 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
• ½ cup raisins
• 2 teaspoons drained capers
• ¼ cup olives stuffed with pimentos
• White rice

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    657 calories; 48 grams fat; 14 grams saturated fat; 2 grams trans fat; 25 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 24 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 14 grams sugars; 31 grams protein; 120 milligrams cholesterol; 210 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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Four to six servings

Preparation

1. In a skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat and add the onions and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the onions are translucent. Add the meat, separating it into small pieces as you stir.
2. Add the bay leaf, salt, pepper, oregano, allspice and cumin and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Lower the heat to medium, then add the cilantro, tomatoes, raisins, capers and olives, and mix. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring from time to time, adding a small amount of water if the mixture begins to dry. Serve with white rice

30 minutes