Cuban picadillo stuffed peppers recipe for six
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These stuffed peppers serve six and use a sweet-savory Cuban-style picadillo filling. The rice is folded into the filling rather than served on the side.
Ingredients
Red bell peppers
6
Lean ground beef
1 1/2 pounds
White onion
1 large
Garlic cloves
3
Green olives
1/2 cup
Raisins
1/3 cup
Tomato sauce
2 cups
Tomato paste
2 tablespoons
Ground cumin
1 teaspoon
Ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon
Cooked long-grain white rice
3 cups
Olive oil
1 tablespoon
Kosher salt
1 teaspoon
How to make it
- Heat oven to 375°F and place halved peppers in a baking dish. 2. Sauté onion and garlic in oil, then brown beef. 3. Add olives, raisins, tomato sauce, tomato paste, cumin, cinnamon, and salt; simmer. 4. Stir in cooked rice. 5. Fill peppers, cover, and bake until tender.
Who this list is for
This checklist is for home cooks preparing Cuban picadillo stuffed peppers for six people. If you want a sweet-savory main dish with a classic Cuban twist, this list keeps you organized. It's especially useful for those making stuffed peppers for the first time or feeding a group with a single pan meal.
How to use this list
Start by gathering all ingredients before you begin prepping. Lay out your six red bell peppers, then check for lean ground beef, a large white onion, and three garlic cloves. Chop these first. Make sure you have green olives, raisins, tomato sauce, and tomato paste on hand, as these give the filling its signature flavor. Measure out ground cumin, ground cinnamon, and kosher salt. Cook your long-grain white rice ahead of time—three cups are needed, already cooked. Olive oil is for sautéing the aromatics. Work through the list in order, crossing off items as you prep and cook.
Common mistakes
Don’t forget to cook the rice ahead of time—adding uncooked rice to the filling won’t work. Avoid overstuffing the peppers; they should be filled but not overflowing. Skipping the raisins or olives changes the character of the picadillo, so don’t leave them out if you want the authentic sweet-savory profile. Using green bell peppers instead of red will make the dish more bitter.
What is on this list
You’ll need six red bell peppers, 1 1/2 pounds of lean ground beef, one large white onion, and three garlic cloves. The filling uses green olives, raisins, tomato sauce, tomato paste, cumin, cinnamon, and kosher salt. Three cups of cooked long-grain white rice get folded in. Olive oil is used for sautéing. As you go, cross off what you already have in your pantry or fridge.
Before you start cooking
Double-check your pantry for each ingredient before shopping. Prep and chop everything before turning on the stove—this keeps the process smooth. Preheat your oven and have your baking dish ready. When the peppers are stuffed and in the oven, clean up your prep area so you’re ready to serve as soon as they’re done.
FAQ
Who is "Cuban picadillo stuffed peppers recipe for six" for?
This checklist is for home cooks preparing Cuban picadillo stuffed peppers for six people. If you want a sweet-savory main dish with a classic Cuban twist, this list keeps you organized. It's especially useful for those making stuffed peppers for the first time or feeding a group with a single pan meal.
How should I use "Cuban picadillo stuffed peppers recipe for six"?
Start by gathering all ingredients before you begin prepping. Lay out your six red bell peppers, then check for lean ground beef, a large white onion, and three garlic cloves. Chop these first. Make sure you have green olives, raisins, tomato sauce, and tomato paste on hand, as these give the filling its signature flavor. Measure out ground cumin, ground ci…
What should I skip or avoid with "Cuban picadillo stuffed peppers recipe for six"?
Don’t forget to cook the rice ahead of time—adding uncooked rice to the filling won’t work. Avoid overstuffing the peppers; they should be filled but not overflowing. Skipping the raisins or olives changes the character of the picadillo, so don’t leave them out if you want the authentic sweet-savory profile. Using green bell peppers instead of red will make…
What is on the "Cuban picadillo stuffed peppers recipe for six" list?
You’ll need six red bell peppers, 1 1/2 pounds of lean ground beef, one large white onion, and three garlic cloves. The filling uses green olives, raisins, tomato sauce, tomato paste, cumin, cinnamon, and kosher salt. Three cups of cooked long-grain white rice get folded in. Olive oil is used for sautéing. As you go, cross off what you already have in your…
What should I know about before you start cooking?
Double-check your pantry for each ingredient before shopping. Prep and chop everything before turning on the stove—this keeps the process smooth. Preheat your oven and have your baking dish ready. When the peppers are stuffed and in the oven, clean up your prep area so you’re ready to serve as soon as they’re done.
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