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Cuban Picadillo Lettuce Wraps

A lighter take on Cuban picadillo served in crisp lettuce cups, perfect for a refreshing and flavorful lunch.

50m4 servings
DAIRY-free
380 cal|25g protein|20g carbs|25g fat|3g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 450 g Ground Beef
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 1 medium Green Bell Pepper
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce
  • 0.25 cup Raisins
  • 0.25 cup Olives
  • 1 tbsp Capers
  • 0.5 tsp Cumin
  • 0.5 tsp Oregano
  • 12 Lettuce Leaves

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Brown ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon.
  2. 2Add onion and bell pepper and cook until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  3. 3Stir in tomato sauce, raisins, olives, capers, cumin, and oregano. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until sauce has thickened.
  4. 4Spoon picadillo into lettuce leaves and serve immediately.

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