Quick Sautéed Cuban Beef

Briny olives, sweet raisins, and a fragrant, spiced tomato sauce give this simple ground beef dish huge flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white rice
  • 1 can petit-cut diced tomatoes in juice
  • 1 ¼ lb. lean ground beef
  • 1 cup sliced green olives with pimiento
  • ½ cup of raisins
  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 ½ tsp. dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tsp. paprika (alternatives: cumin or chili powder)
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • chopped cliantro (optional)

Directions

Prepare rice according to package directions.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5–6 minutes.

Add ground beef; increase heat to medium-high and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, into very small pieces until no longer pink, 5–7 minutes.

Add tomatoes (with juices), raisins, olives, oregano, paprika, 1 tablespoon vinegar, and salt; bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 6–8 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in the remaining tablespoon vinegar. Serve over the rice and sprinkle with cilantro, if desired.