⏱ 45 min totalCuban Picadillo
Per 1 serving · 208 g · 13 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein20g26% of calories
- Carbs5.1g7% of calories
- Fat23g67% of calories
- ✓ Keto-friendly
At a glance
One serving of Cuban Picadillo (208 g) has 315 calories, with 20 g of protein, 5.1 g of carbohydrates and 23 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (67% of calories). It is high in protein (41% DV), Vitamin C (29% DV) and niacin (33% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 43% and 27% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein41%
- Vitamin C29%
- Niacin33%
- Vitamin B640%
- Vitamin B12101%
- Iron37%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Riboflavin (B2)14%
- Pantothenic acid14%
- Choline13%
- Potassium11%
- Copper14%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat43%
- Cholesterol27%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
4 oz Ground beef
³⁄₁₆ small Onion
⅓ clove Garlic
³⁄₁₆ cup, chopped Green bell pepper
⅛ cup, chopped or sliced Tomatoes
⅓ tbsp Cilantro
¹⁄₁₆ cup Tomato sauce- 🥄⅔ tbsp Water
- 🥄³⁄₁₆ dash Salt
³⁄₁₆ dash Black pepper- 🥄½ Tbsp Alcaparrado
³⁄₁₆ tsp, ground Cumin seed
³⁄₁₆ leaf Bay leaf
Directions
- 1
Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the ground beef and season lightly with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking it into small pieces, until browned and cooked through; drain excess fat.
- 2
While the beef browns, finely chop the onion, garlic, green bell pepper, tomato, and cilantro.
- 3
Stir the chopped vegetables into the beef and cook over low heat until softened and fragrant, 3–5 minutes. Mix in the alcaparrado plus 2 tablespoons of its brine, cumin, bay leaf, and a pinch more salt if needed.
- 4
Pour in the tomato sauce and water, stir, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer gently until flavors meld and the sauce slightly thickens, 15–20 minutes. Adjust salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (208 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 25 μg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 26 mg | 29% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 7 μg | 6% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 14% |
| Niacin | 5 mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 40% |
| Folate (B9) | 18 μg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2 μg | 101% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 14% |
| Choline | 70 mg | 13% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 38 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 496 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 31 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 203 mg | 29% |
| Zinc | 5 mg | 45% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 17 μg | 32% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 28 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 223 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 34 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 3 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.3 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 3,416 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 10 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 5 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.2 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1 μg | — |
Burning 315 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 60minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 38minCycling (moderate)
- 26minRunning (6 mph)
- 44minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Cuban Picadillo?
One serving of Cuban Picadillo (1 serving) has 315 calories, which works out to 151 calories per 100 g. That is about 16% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Cuban Picadillo high in protein?
It provides a solid 20 g of protein per serving (41% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 26% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Cuban Picadillo keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 4 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 7% of calories.
How much sodium is in Cuban Picadillo?
189 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Cuban Picadillo?
2.4 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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