Cuban Picadillo Sloppy Joes

Cuban Picadillo Sloppy Joes

1 lb. ground sirloin
1 large yellow onion, peeled and chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
14 oz. black beans, drained
1/2 cup white wine
1 cup tomato sauce
2/3 cup green olives, chopped
1/2 cup raisins
1 Tbs. olive brine
1 Tbs. capers
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
sea salt and pepper to taste

 

Add the ground meat to a large skillet over medium heat. 

Cook and stir until the sirloin is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink.

Add the onions, bell pepper, garlic, and bay leaves. 

 

Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cooked meat, wine, tomato sauce, olives, raisins, black beans, olive brine, capers, cayenne, cumin, and salt and pepper. 

 

Simmer about 15 minutes.

 

Serve over white rice or on homemade buns.