Picadillo with Ground Beef and Green Olives

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-12 · Updated 2026-04-12

A savory Cuban-inspired stew of ground beef simmered with tomatoes, bell peppers, and briny green olives, perfect for soaking up with rice or bread. This Cuban-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs ground beef, olive oil, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 1, diced green bell pepper
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup, pitted and sliced green olives
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in diced green bell pepper and cook for 3 more minutes until tender.
2. Step 2: Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned and no pink remains.
3. Step 3: Stir in diced tomatoes (with juice), 1/4 cup sliced green olives, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon cumin, and 1/2 cup beef broth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Simmer covered on low heat for 20 minutes until flavors meld and sauce thickens.