Quick Sautéed Cuban Beef

Name: Quick Sautéed Cuban Beef
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 c. long-grain white rice; 2 tbsp. olive oil; 4 clove garlic; 1 1/4 lb. Lean Ground Beef; 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar; 1 can petit cut diced tomatoes in juice; 1/2 c. raisins; 1/2 c. small pimiento-stuffed green olives; 1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano; 1 tsp. ground cumin; Kosher salt; pepper; Chopped cilantro

By Woman's Day Kitchen Published: Oct 2, 2014

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Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Briny olives, sweet raisins, and a fragrant, spiced tomato sauce give this simple ground beef dish huge flavor.

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Ingredients

1 cup long-grain white rice
2 Tbsp. olive oil
4 clove garlic
1 1/4 lb. Lean Ground Beef
2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 can petit cut diced tomatoes in juice
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup small pimiento-stuffed green olives
1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. ground cumin
Kosher salt
pepper
Chopped cilantro

Directions

1. Step 1Cook the rice according to package directions.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5 to 6 minutes.
3. Step 3Add the beef, increase the heat to medium-high and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, into very small pieces until no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes.
4. Step 4Add the tomatoes (and their juices), raisins, olives, oregano, cumin, 1 tablespoon vinegar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 6 to 8 minutes.
5. Step 5Remove from heat and stir in the remaining tablespoon vinegar. Serve over the rice and sprinkle with cilantro, if desired.