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Cuban Sloppy Joes (Seasoned Ground Meat, a.k.a. Picadillo)

Versatile entree or base for many recipes
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Filling, Main Course
Cuisine: Cuban, Latin, Spanish
Keyword: Beef, Chicken, Filling, Sandwich, Turkey
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Ground meat (beef, pork, lamb or turkey) (or tofu!)
  • 16 ounces Old Havana Foods Sofrito
  • 1/4 cup Pimento stuffed or pitted green olives, chopped (optional but very traditional)
  • 1/4 cup Golden raisins, coarsely chopped (optional but very traditional)
  • 2 tablespoons Dry sherry (optional but very traditional)

Instructions

  • Preheat non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Brown meat until no longer pink, breaking up pieces with spoon.
  • Add Old Havana Foods Sofrito, stir well to combine.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 5 to 7 minutes, until bubbly, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve on buns for sloppy joes, in tortillas for tacos, with chips as a hearty dip, over cooked pasta, as an empanada filling, in a lasagna ... the possibilities are endless!

Notes

The traditional recipe includes the chopped green olives (for a briny flavor), raisins (for a little natural sweetness) and sherry (for depth of flavor.) It still tastes great without those additions.
For a truly traditional Cuban meal serve over white rice topped with a fried egg and pan fried sweet plantains (maduros.)