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Picadillo De Vainicas (Green Beans Picadillo)

Name: Picadillo De Vainicas (Green Beans Picadillo)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Unknown
Ingredients: 1 lb Green Beans; 2 cups Flank Steak; 1/2 cup Onion; 1/2 cup Pepper; 3 cloves Garlic; 1 tsp Thyme; 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Black Pepper; 1/2 cup Water

Picadillo De Vainicas (Green Beans Picadillo) is a classic dish that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Green Beans, Flank Steak, Onion, Pepper, Garlic and Thyme, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. The cooking process allows natural aromas to develop, ensuring each portion is both hearty and flavorful.

Serve hot alongside fresh bread, steamed grains, or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-rounded dining experience.

If you enjoy authentic cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Algerian Kefta (Meatballs).

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Ingredients

Green Beans1 lb
Flank Steak2 cups
Onion1/2 cup
Pepper1/2 cup
Garlic3 cloves
Thyme1 tsp
Salt1 tsp
Black Pepper1/2 tsp
Water1/2 cup

Step-by-Step Instructions

4 steps

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Step 1

In a medium-size pot over medium heat add some olive oil, onions, pepper, and garlic and cook until onion is translucent.

Step 2

In the meantime, finely chopped the green beans.

Step 3🥄 Mix

Add to the pot, the shredded meat, green beans, thyme, salt and pepper, and mix well.

Step 4⏱️ 15 minutes

Add the water, cover and cook for 15 minutes, uncover and cook for 5 more minutes or until the green beans are soft.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Picadillo De Vainicas (Green Beans Picadillo) carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

If you need to accommodate dietary restrictions, green beans can be substituted with an equivalent volume of seasonal vegetables, legumes, or a protein alternative of your preference.

Chef Technique Tips

Season in stages rather than all at once at the end. Salting components as they cook draws out excess moisture, intensifies natural sugars, and builds harmonious depth of flavor throughout the dish.

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