One-Pot Cuban-Style Beef Picadillo with Olives and Raisins (20-Minute Recipe)
This quick and hearty vegetarian Cuban-style Picadillo uses plant-based ground beef for all the classic flavors, simmered with tomatoes, olives, and raisins in just one pot. Perfect for busy weeknights, it's packed with umami and sweet-savory notes everyone will love.
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 small red bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 12 oz plant-based ground beef (vegetarian)
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/3 cup green olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
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Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper, sauté until softened.
⏱️ 4 minutesStir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 minuteAdd plant-based ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned.
⏱️ 5 minutesStir in tomato sauce, olives, raisins, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
⏱️ 1 minuteSimmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until flavors meld and sauce thickens.
⏱️ 5 minutesGarnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot.
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Nutrition Information
Per serving. Values are approximate and may vary.
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