PICADILLO

Joe’s Picadillo

Part of the Family Table recipe series

For Joe, picadillo is more than a comforting meal. His mother, who was from Havana, Cuba, learned to make the dish from her own mother and later shared it with him. Joe has continued making the recipe through the years, carrying forward a family tradition passed down across generations. 

INGREDIENTS:

• lb. Ground beef

• 1 Red and 1 Green bell pepper (diced)

• 1 Yellow onion (diced)

• 1 cup of beef broth

• 5 Cloves of garlic (minced)

• 1/4 cup Olive oil

• 1 cup Dry white cooking wine

• 1 cup Tomato sauce

• 1/3 cup Chopped Spanish olives

• 4 tbsp Raisins

• 4 tbsp Capers

• 1 tsp each of garlic powder, onion powder, cumin powder, ground coriander, dried oregano, and salt.

• 2 bay leaves

INSTRUCTIONS:

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the bell peppers, onions, and garlic for 5 to 7 minutes until the onions are translucent.

Add the ground meat and your seasoning mix to the pot. Using a wooden spoon, break down the meat and cook for 5 minutes until it begins to brown. Add the beef broth.

 Stir in the white cooking wine, tomato sauce, olives, capers, bay leaves, and raisins. Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for 15-20 minutes until the sauce is reduced and the flavors melt together.

Serve hot over white rice.

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CHEESY POTATO CASSEROLE

Joann’s Cheesy Potato Casserole

Part of the Family Table recipe series

For Joann, this cheesy potato casserole is more than a favorite side dish. It's a family tradition that has brought relatives and friends together for years. Originally shared by her sister, the recipe has been passed along through generations of gatherings and celebrations. It even earned a place in her daughter's fifth-grade Mother's Day cookbook, a reminder of the special memories and family connections that make this dish a staple at the table.

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 lbs. frozen hash browns (like Ore Ida shredded potatoes)

• 8 oz sour cream

• 1 butter stick (softened or slightly melted)

• 1 can cream of chicken soup

• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

INSTRUCTIONS:

Preheat oven to 400. Mix the above ingredients and place in slightly greased casserole dish. Bake for 50-60 minutes depending on your oven. The top should be brown, crispy, and bubbly.

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