Slow Cooker (or not) Cuban Picadillo Stew | Cook Smarts

Ingredients

• 1 lb Cauliflower florets
• 1 Tbsp Butter
• 1 Onions, medium, diced
• 1 Bell peppers, green, diced
• 1 Bell peppers, red, diced
• 1 lb Zucchini, cubed
• 4 cloves Garlic, chopped
• 1 cup Olives, green, sliced or chopped (look for pre-sliced to save time)
• 1 Tbsp + 1 Tbsp Oil, olive
• 2 lbs Beef, ground
• 1 Tbsp Cumin, ground
• 1 Tbsp Paprika, smoked
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes
• 2 cups Stock, any type
• 2 Tbsp Tomato paste
• 1 can Tomatoes, crushed (15 oz / 397 g)
• 2 Tbsp Vinegar, red wine
• 1/3 cup Raisins (opt)
• 2 Tbsp Cilantro leaves (opt)