Cuban Picadillo Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (approximately 1 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (approximately 2 teaspoons)
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped (approximately 1 cup)
• 1.5 pounds (680g) ground beef (80/20 blend)
• 1 (14.5 ounce/411g) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1/2 cup (120ml) dry red wine (optional, but adds depth!)
• 1/4 cup (60ml) beef broth (low sodium preferred)
• 1/4 cup (40g) raisins
• 1/4 cup (40g) pimento-stuffed green olives, sliced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
• 1 bay leaf
• Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
• Lime wedges (optional)