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Slow cooker picadillo with black beans

6

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Total time: 8 hr 20 min • Prep: 15 min • Cook: 8 hr 5 min • Serves: 6 • Difficulty: Easy

This traditional Cuban dish similar to American hash. The combination of rich beef paired with briny olives and sweet raisins make a wonderful topping to steamed rice or a burrito or taco filling. Simple to prepare, set it up in 15 minutes to eat for dinner after work or school. Our version included black beans for a hearty take on a Latin American classic. Serve alongside some mango slices sprinkled with lime juice and a hint of cayenne pepper to round out the meal. Great any time of year, this dish makes for a terrific make-your-own plate dinner with friends or family.

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Ingredients

Uncooked 93% lean ground beef

1 pound(s)

Uncooked onion

1 small

Green bell pepper

1 small

Canned tomato sauce

15 oz

Canned black beans

15 oz

Olives

12 olive(s), medium

Raisins

6 Tbsp

Dried oregano

1.5 tsp

Ground cumin

1.5 tsp

Garlic powder

0.75 tsp

Ground allspice

0.25 tsp

Cayenne pepper

0.125 tsp

Kosher salt

1.5 tsp

Instructions

1

In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, brown beef; drain fat and add beef to slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients to slow cooker; stir well to combine. Cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 to 8 hours. Adjust seasonings before serving, if desired. Yields a heaping 3/4 cup per serving.

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