A One-Pot Meal

Impossible™ Cuban Picadillo (Alex Hill)

4 Servings

20 Ingredients

Super Easy

By Chef Alex Hill

Alex Hill

45’ Total time=35’ Cooking + 10’ Preparation

Cuban picadillo is a traditional dish from Cuba and other Latin American countries, featuring ground beef (or sometimes ground pork) cooked with a variety of ingredients like vegetables, alliums, and spices. Picadillo is known for its savory-sweet balance and is commonly served over rice or with beans, making it a hearty and flavorful meal.

In this Impossible version, Impossible™ Cuban Picadillo is made with sofrito, chipotle peppers, onions, garlic and spices. Add raisins or dates to the meal if you like sweet and savory flavor. Enjoy it over a bed of rice, top off with avocado for a creamy balance, and garnish with cilantro for a pop of green. Enjoy!

This recipe is made with Impossible™ Beef Meat From Plants

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20 Ingredients

12 oz Package Impossible™ Ground Beef Meat From Plants
Sofrito
Picadillo
Cooked Rice For Serving
Avocado, to Garnish
Cilantro, to Garnish

Sofrito

1 Yellow Or Spanish Onion, Chopped
1 Green Pepper, Chopped
1 Red Pepper, Chopped
3 Garlic Cloves, Minced
Salt and Pepper to taste

Picadillo

1 can Chipotle Peppers In Adobo Sauce (3 Peppers, Finely Chopped)
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tbsp Cumin
1 cup Vegetable Stock Or Preferred Stock
2 tbsp Tomato Sauce
1 Small Potato, Diced
1 can Pitted Green Spanish Olives, Drained
1/2 cup Raisins Or Dates, Optional
Salt And Pepper to taste

How to prepare

Step 1: Make the Sofrito and Impossible Beef

In a sauté pan on medium heat, sauté the peppers and onion for 3 minutes until soft. Season with salt and pepper. Add the garlic in last so it doesn’t burn. Add Impossible Beef and cook for approximately 5 minutes.

Step 2: Cook the Picadillo

Next, finely chop 3 chipotle peppers. To the same pan, add in the chipotle peppers along with garlic powder, and cumin. Stir to combine. Add vegetable stock (start with 1/2 cup) and 2 tablespoons of tomato sauce. Stir to combine. Add in the diced potatoes, olives and dates or raisins. Stir to combine and let simmer on medium low heat for 20 minutes and until potatoes are tender. Taste to determine if you need more salt and pepper.