Idiot’s Kitchen Recipe – Picadillo Recipe from www.idiotskitchen.com Adapted from The Cuban Table by Ana Sofía Peláez Ingredients: 34 Tablespoons olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (at least 1 cup) 1 green bell pepper, seeded & chopped 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon ground cumin 2 Tablespoons tomato paste 11½ pounds lean ground beef 1 cup diced tomatoes (plus their juices) ¼ cup dry white wine ¼ cup small pimiento stuffed green olives ¼ cup dark raisins 1 Tablespoon capers, lightly rinsed 1 Tablespoon sherry vinegar Flat leaf (Italian) parsley, chopped for garnish Salt & Pepper White Rice, Black Beans, and Fried Plantains all recommended for serving. Heat 34 Tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onions, green pepper, garlic, 1 teaspoon oregano, ½ teaspoon cumin, and sauté until the onions are tender and translucent, about 58 minutes. Add 2 Tablespoons of tomato paste, stir to combine, and cook 12 minutes more. Raise the heat to high and add 11½ pounds of lean ground beef. Brown the ground beef using a spoon or spatula to break it into tiny bits as it cooks.