Carne Mechada con Sweet Plátanos

Ingredientes

• para the Picadillo:
• 1 lb ground carne
• 0.5 cup cebolla, finamente picado
• 0.5 cup bell pepper, picado en cubos (red o green)
• 3 ajo cloves, minced
• 1 cup tomate sauce
• 1 tbsp tomate paste
• 0.5 cup green olives, sliced
• 0.25 cup raisins (opcional, para sweetness)
• 1 tsp cumin
• 0.5 tsp oregano
• sal & pimienta negra to taste
• 2 tbsp aceite de oliva
• 0.25 cup dry white wine (opcional)
• para the White Rice:
• 2 cups long-grain white rice
• 4 cups water
• 1 tsp sal
• 1 tbsp aceite de oliva

Instrucciones

1. 11️⃣ cocina the Rice – In a pot, bring water, sal, y aceite de oliva to a boil. Add rice, lower calienta to a simmer, cover, y cocina para 18 minutes until fluffy. 🍚✨
2. 22️⃣ saltea the Sofrito – calienta aceite de oliva in a grande sartén over fuego medio. Add cebollas, ajo, y bell peppers, cooking until fragrant. 🫑🧄🔥
3. 33️⃣ Brown the carne – Add ground carne, breaking it apart as it browns. Season con cumin, oregano, sal, y pimienta negra. 🥩🌿
4. 44️⃣ Simmer the Sauce – Stir in tomate sauce, tomate paste, olives, raisins (if using), y white wine. Let simmer para 10-15 minutes, allowing flavors to meld. 🍅🍷✨
5. 55️⃣ sirve & disfruta – Spoon the cubano Picadillo over a plate de fluffy white rice. termina con fresco cilantro if desired! 🌿🍚