Best Cuban Style Burrito Recipes

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24 TRADITIONAL CUBAN FOODS (+ RECIPE COLLECTION)



24 Traditional Cuban Foods (+ Recipe Collection) image

Looking for authentic Cuban recipes to spice up your dinner ideas? From ropa vieja to mojo pork, these dishes are easy to make and simply irresistible!

Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Recipe Roundup

Number Of Ingredients 24

Ropa Vieja
Cuban Frita
Cuban Shrimp Creole
Cuban Chicken With Yellow Rice
Cuba Libre
Pulpeta
Lechon Asado
Tamal en Cazuela
Cuban Breaded Steak
Vaca Frita
Cuban Papas Rellenas
Cuban Picadillo
Arroz Congri
Tostones
Cuban Mojo Pot Roast
Elena Ruz Sandwich
Cuban Stuffed Peppers
Deviled Crab Croquettes
Huevos Habaneros
Slow Cooker Cuban Mojo Pork
Cuban Lentil Soup
Cubano Sandwich
Cuban Chicken Noodle Soup
Cuban Pumpkin Flan

Steps:

  • Select your favorite recipe.
  • Organize all the required ingredients.
  • Prep a Cuban dish in 30 minutes or less!

Nutrition Facts :

CUBAN CHIMICHURRI



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This fresh Cuban sauce wonderfully complements steak, but pour it over a burger, and your taste buds will thank you! -Elaine Sweet, Dallas, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 11

7 garlic cloves, peeled
1-1/4 cups packed fresh cilantro leaves
3/4 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/3 cup olive oil
Grilled steak

Steps:

  • Place garlic in a small food processor; cover and chop. Add the cilantro, parsley, pepper flakes and pepper; cover and process until finely chopped., Add the vinegar, lime juice, soy sauce and lime zest. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Serve with steak.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 122mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CUBAN PICADILLO RECIPE



Cuban Picadillo Recipe image

Picadillo is classic Cuban comfort food, made from ground meat mixed with a flavorful combination of olives, capers, and raisins

Provided by María del Mar Cuadra

Categories     Mains

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow or white onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
1 small red bell pepper, cored and seeded, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
4 medium cloves garlic, finely chopped (about 4 teaspoons)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 cup diced canned tomatoes
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup raisins
1/2 cup pimento stuffed olives plus 2 tablespoons brine
2 tablespoons capers
1 large waxy potato (such as Yukon Gold or red about 8 ounces), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomato paste, garlic, cumin, oregano, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and bay leaves and cook until fragrant and tomato paste darkens in color, about 2 minutes. Add wine and cook until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 5 minutes.
  • Add meat and cook, stirring and breaking up chunks, until no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, raisins, olives, capers, brine, and potatoes. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until potatoes are tender, about 12 minutes.
  • Remove cover and season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove and discard bay leaves. Serve with white rice and black beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 76 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 492 mg, Sugar 7 g, Fat 19 g, ServingSize serves 8, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CLASSIC CUBAN-STYLE PICADILLO



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Here is a classic Cuban recipe for ground beef that is typically eaten over white rice. It can also be used as a filling for tacos or empanadas. It's delicious with fried ripe plantains.

Provided by Amalloch

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced, or more to taste
1 small onion, chopped
½ green bell pepper, chopped
1 pound lean ground beef
6 large pitted green olives, quartered
½ cup raisins
1 tablespoon capers
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 (1.41 ounce) packages sazon seasoning (such as Goya®)
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon white sugar
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic, onion, and green bell pepper in the hot oil until softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Crumble ground beef into the skillet; cook and stir until browned completely, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir olives, raisins, capers, tomato sauce, sazon seasoning, cumin, sugar, and salt through the ground beef mixture.
  • Cover the skillet, reduce heat to low, and cook until the mixture is heated through, 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Cholesterol 74.3 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 3571.8 mg, Sugar 16.6 g

BLACK BEAN AND RICE BURRITOS



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An easy and expandable burrito base. Add bacon, avocado, pico de gallo, or whatever you wish. Sprinkle each burrito with Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, lettuce, and sour cream. Wrap, eat, and be happy.

Provided by Bobikel

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup white rice
2 cups water
1 tablespoon butter
½ sweet yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon chili powder, or more to taste
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
8 large flour tortillas, warmed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Bring rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot butter until onion is translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Melt 1 more tablespoon butter with onions and garlic; stir chili powder, paprika, cumin, black pepper, cayenne pepper, cloves, and nutmeg into mixture. Cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes.
  • Stir black beans and tomato sauce into contents of skillet; bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook until flavors blend, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, stir cilantro into the sauce, and let cilantro wilt, about 5 more minutes.
  • Fill each tortilla with 1/2 cup cooked rice and 1/3 cup bean mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428.2 calories, Carbohydrate 72.5 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 894.9 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

CUBAN PORK WRAPS



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Hot and juicy pork in tortillas may remind you of a Cuban sandwich with ham and cheese. We always include the pickles, of course. -Aimee Bachmann, Bellevue, WA

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 pound thin boneless pork loin chops, cut into strips
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
4 multigrain tortillas (10 inches)
8 ounces sliced deli ham
8 slices Swiss cheese
4 thin sandwich pickle slices
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, toss pork with oil and pepper. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until browned. Remove from heat., To assemble, spread mustard onto center of tortillas; layer with ham, cheese, pickle, onion and pork. Fold bottom and sides of tortillas over filling and roll up. Place on an ungreased baking sheet; bake 4-6 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501 calories, Fat 22g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 1230mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 39g protein.

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