Chef Ivan para CiberCuba Cocina
Havana-style Picadillo on a Country Platter | Photo © Chef Ivan for CiberCuba Cocina

Havana-style Picadillo on a Rustic Tray

Kitchen, Main dish

Preparation Time:
35
Note:
Picadillo a la habanera, as its name suggests, is a dish that originated in Havana. Its ingredients came from all over the world, but the blend of them to achieve this delicious flavor was born in the capital. Chef Ivan presents his Picadillo a la habanera within a very Cuban combination of elements called Bandeja Campesina. It consists of small dishes commonly found on our table, such as white rice, black beans, chicharrones, plantains, and fried egg. We hope you enjoy it, and if you make it at home, remember to share a photo on our social media.
Ingredients:
  • 500 grams of ground beef
  • 50 ml of olive oil
  • 100 grams of white onion
  • 75 grams of olive
  • 30 grams of capers
  • 30 grams of raisins
  • 2 potatoes diced and fried
  • 1 tablespoon of cumin
  • ½ tablespoon of oregano
  • 115 grams of red pepper
  • 115 grams of green pepper
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • 100 ml of dry wine
  • 150 grams of tomato sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:

In a pan, heat the olive oil. Add the onion chopped into brunoise. When it starts to brown, add the bell pepper cut into small cubes. Crush the garlic and let this sauté cook for a few minutes over medium heat.

Add the salted and peppered ground meat and stir well to infuse the flavor. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring continuously to prevent sticking and to ensure everything is well mixed. Add the dry wine, chopped olives, raisins, diced potatoes, and capers. Stir again and add the tomato sauce.

Let it cook for about 10 minutes over medium heat. If you notice it drying out, you can add more dry wine or a little water. Every chef has their own way, but this is a juicy dish; make sure it doesn't dry out, but also that it doesn't end up with too much liquid.

The Chef recommends pairing it with white rice, black beans, pork cracklings, plantains, and fried egg. We hope you enjoy this country platter.

Enjoy your meal!!

Rations:
4