A Daisy Garden

Growing up, I must’ve had this sandwich more times than I can remember.

I’ve made it for my kids countless times, and it’s one of their favorite meal choices whenever they come home to visit, or when I am visiting them.

It’s easy, quick, and very delicious!
It feels more like a comforting meal than
just a “sandwich”.

Here’s how I make it:
First, I brown some ground beef
with Sofrito.  For that recipe, just click here.

I also add 2 bay leaves.

Once the ground beef begins to brown,

I add a small can of tomato sauce or tomato paste.

Once it’s cooked, I add a small jar of stuffed green olives.
This is my kids’ favorite part, I think.

While the beef is cooking, I prepare the sandwiches.
It’s almost impossible to find cuban bread where I live.
But if you can find it… Wow.  It’ll make this so much better.
I use the softest french bread I can find.
Stay away from anything too dense.

First I spread mayo on one side, and put some
sliced roma tomatoes sprinkled with salt
on the other side.

After the meat is cooked, I cover it
and let it sit for about 5 minutes.

Then I load up the bread with a mound of picadillo.

Oh yes, this would definitely be on my list
of “Comfort Food”.
It’s so delicious.

If you try it,
you won’t be disappointed.

Happy cooking,

Daisy

Pan Con Picadillo

1 lb   ground beef (or ground turkey)
1/4 c   sofrito
Salt to taste (about 1 tsp)
2   bay leaves
1  small can of tomato sauce OR tomato paste
(I use the roasted garlic flavored)
1 tsp  sugar
1 small jar of red pepper-stuffed green olives, DRAINED
For the sandwich: mayo, tomatoes, cuban bread or the closest thing to it

In a large skillet, brown ground beef with sofrito, salt, and bay leaves.
Add tomato sauce/paste when beef is halfway done.  Cover and simmer
for about 5-7 mins on medium.  Add sugar, olives, and stir to make sure
everything is combined.  Cover and cook for 2-3 mins.
Enjoy on a sandwich, or…
it’s also delicious with white rice and black beans!