Cuban Picadillo

Cooking Cuban

Ingredients for Cuban Picadillo

For Serves 4.
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 lb. ground pork
  • 3/4 cup olives stuffed with red pepper
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 beef bouillon cube
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • - Salt and pepper
  • 2 cups croutons or toasted breadcrumbs

Preparation of Cuban Picadillo

1. In a saucepan heat the oil and sauté onion and garlic. Add the ground pork and cook until well browned. Add the olives, raisins, walnuts, oregano, bouillon cube and wine; stir well.

2. Add the croutons and mix. This should make a fairly moist stuffing. If it seems too dry, add a little more wine or water. Taste and correct seasoning.

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