Picadillo

by Trini Pepper Sauce April 08, 2026

Some meals fill your heart and make you feel at home, Cuban Ground Beef Picadillo delivers this every time. It’s a comfort food with rhythm: savory ground beef simmered with tomatoes, peppers, olives, and a hint of sweetness that makes Picadillo so iconic. Every bite is rich, warm, and deeply satisfying. But if you want to take it somewhere unexpected, the simple addition of Trini Pepper Sauce brings a vibrant island heat that cuts through the richness and adds a unique twist to the classic Cuban staple. This Caribbean match made in heaven is soulful, spicy, and ready to liven your dinner routine.

Ingredients for 2 servings:

• 1 lb Ground Beef (90/10 preferred)
• 1 Yellow Onion
• 1 Green Bell Pepper
• Garlic
• White Cooking Wine
• Olive Oil
• Cumin
• Oregano
• Sazón Goya con Culantro y Achiote
• Tomato Sauce
• Tomato Paste
• Bay Leaves
• ¼ cup Spanish Olives
• 2-3 tbsp Raisins
• Trini Pepper Sauce
• Salt and Pepper
  

Directions: 

Heat up a non-stick pan or stainless steel pan prepped not to stick. 

Soak Raisins and drain, and chop Raisins.

Chop Garlic, Yellow Onion, Olives, and Green Bell Pepper.

Add Ground Beef to pan and cook until it starts to browns (3-5 mins).

Add in Green Bell Pepper, Garlic, Yellow Onion, and Salt, and mix.

As it is cooking down, add Oregano, Cumin, and Black Pepper and mix.

Once further browned, add and mix in Sazón and Tomato Paste (1 large tbsp).

After cooking another three minutes or so, add and mix in a pinch of Salt, a little Tomato Sauce, and White Cooking Wine (about 2 tbsp).

After simmering for 10-15 minutes add Spanish Olives and a little bit of Olive Brine and mix.

After simmering for another 5 minutes add Raisins and mix. 

After simmering for 15 minutes add Trini Pepper Sauce (1-2 tbsp or pour until your heart is content 😉)  and mix.

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