Picadillo a la Cubana (Cuban Hash)

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 lb Ground beef
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 medium Bell pepper (green)
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 14 oz Canned diced tomatoes
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 1/2 cup Green olives (stuffed with pimentos)
• 1/4 cup Raisins
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 1 tsp Oregano
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1/2 cup Beef broth
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. 2Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned.
3. 3Drain off any excess fat.
4. 4Add chopped onion and bell pepper and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
5. 5Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
6. 6Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, green olives, raisins, cumin, oregano, bay leaf, and beef broth.
7. 7Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. 8Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
9. 9Remove the bay leaf before serving.
10. 10Serve hot with rice and plantains.

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