Slow Cooker Cuban Picadillo
This easy recipe for homemade Slow Cooker Cuban Picadillo is a simple weeknight meal great in fall or winter when you want something cozy. The hearty ground beef CrockPot dinner uses simple cheap ingredients but is flavorful & tastes gourmet. The whole family will love it plus it's gluten-free, dairy-free, low-carb/keto, & Whole30.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup onion chopped
- 1 cup bell pepper chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- ½ cup diced tomatoes fresh or canned
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1 tablespoon olive brine
- ½ cup green olives small whole pitted
- fresh cilantro minced for topping
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat; stirring occasionally. Use a wooden spoon to break the meat up into small pieces while cooking. Once almost done cooking, go to the next step.1 pound ground beef
- Do NOT drain the fat while cooking. Season the meat with the spices and add the bay leaf, stir to combine. Add the onion, bell pepper, garlic, and continue cooking for 5 minutes. This will begin to soften the vegetables but not brown the.1 cup onion, 1 cup bell pepper, 2 cloves garlic, 1 bay leaf, 1 teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Transfer the meat mixture to the slow cooker insert - all of it including any fat that has rendered.
- Add remaining ingredients, except for the fresh cilantro. Add 1 cup of water, stir, and place the lid on top. Set the slow cooker to high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.1 cup tomato sauce, ½ cup diced tomatoes, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon capers, ½ cup green olives, 1 tablespoon olive brine
- Stir and discard the bay leaf when the slow cooker timer is up. Taste test and add more salt if needed.
- Spoon into individual bowls over rice & top with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. Enjoy!fresh cilantro
Notes
STORING & REHEATING:
- Place leftovers in the refrigerator and store for up to 4 days. Or freeze for up to a month.
- Reheat leftovers in the microwave for 1 minute or on the stovetop.
- This is a great make ahead or meal planning dinner since it stores & reheats well.
- Use any ground or minced meat instead of beef; chicken, or turkey for a leaner lower fat option.
Nutrition
Calories: 244kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 14gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 692mgPotassium: 495mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1033IUVitamin C: 39mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 3mg
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