Cuban Picadillo

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 white onion, finely chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 ½ lbs ground beef
• 1 tsp Sazon
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 bay leaf, optional
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chopped green olives
• 4-8 oz vegetable broth

Instructions

1. Oil or butter a pan and cook rice with chicken bouillon and boiling water for 15-20 minutes.
2. Cut up a bell pepper and an onion, then sauté quickly.
3. Once the beef is almost done, add tomato paste and spices, and cook for a couple of minutes.
4. Mince the garlic and add it to the mixture.
5. Add chicken or veggie stock to the mixture.
6. Add chopped olives to give it a Cuban flair.
7. Finish with a little cilantro and plate next to the rice.