CUBAN PICADILLO

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This is a Cuban style hash, probably the most common meal I encountered there.I ate this for breakfeast on a regular basis, while in Cuba.

Provided by Nat Da Brat

Categories     Potato

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 lbs ground beef
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained,keep juice
2/3 cup beef stock (or 1/2 can of broth)
1 large russet potato, peeled and cut into small cubes
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 scallions, finely chopped
1 red chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch sugar
salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan and add the onion and garlic.
  • Cook over very low heat until the onions are almost tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the ground beef and brown, stirring constantly with a fork to break up the meat.
  • Stir in the tomato paste, chile, tomatoes, cumin, oregano, half the parsley and scallions, and the sugar, mix well.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and cook, covered, for 20 minutes.
  • Add the stock and potato and continue cooking, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until the patato is tender and most of the liquid has evaporated.
  • Use the tomato juice if you need more liquid.
  • Mix in the remaining parsley and scallions and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve with bread or rice.

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