Cuban Beef Picadillo with Fried Plantains

Ingredients

• For the beef picadillo:
• 1/2 lb (225 g) ground beef
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 small onion, diced
• 1/2 bell pepper, diced (red or green)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika or regular paprika
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup green olives, sliced (stuffed olives work great!)
• Optional: 1 tbsp raisins (for a sweet touch)
• 1 pouch Mahatma® Ready-to-Heat Red Beans & Rice
• For the fried plantains (tostones):
• 1–2 green plantains (unripe bananas)
• Vegetable oil for frying
• Salt to taste