Braised Ground Beef with Sazon Seasoning, Peppers, Olives, Onion, Tomatoes
Prep Time30 minutesmins
Cook Time2 hourshrs
Total Time2 hourshrs30 minutesmins
Course: Entree
Cuisine: Cuban
Servings: 6
Author: Angela Roberts
Ingredients
2tablespoonsolive oil
1carrotdiced
1clovegarlicsliced
1medium yellow oniondiced
1 bell pepper seeded, diced
1poundground beef
12green Spanish olivescut cross wise
1tablespooncapers
2cups diced tomatoescan use canned
1tablespoonbalsamic vinegar
1tablespoonhoneyoptional
2sprigsfresh oregano or thymeor 1 teaspoon dried
1bay leaf
1tablespoonsazon seasoninghomemade recipe below
1teaspoonsaltseason to taste
1teaspoonblack pepperseason to taste
Sazon Seasoning
1tablespoonblack peppercorns
1tablespoontoasted coriander seed
1tablespoongarlic powder
2teaspoonscumin
1tablespoonoreganoor can use thyme
1tablespoonannatto seedsground (or paprika)
1tablespoonsalt
Instructions
Sazon Seasoning
Toast peppercorns and coriander seeds in frying pan until warmed through. Add all ingredients to spice blender and grind.
Picadillo
Sauté onions and carrots in olive oil until onions are softened, about three minutes. Add in garlic, peppers.
Add ground beef.
Once meat is browned, add saźon seasoning.
Add in olives, capers, can of tomatoes, vinegar, honey, and bay leaf. If the meat is extra lean, add in two more tablespoons of olive oil.
Simmer over very low heat for two hours, stirring occasionally. Alternatively, this can be put into a slow cooker to simmer on low for 4 hours. Remove bay leaf and fresh oregano before serving.