Picadillo Cubano

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1. 1Step 1: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
2. 2Step 2: Add the onion and saute until slightly softened, about 3 minutes; add the cumin seeds and saute until aromatic, about 1 minute.
3. 3Step 3: Add the bell pepper and garlic, and saute until aromatic, about 2 minutes.
4. 4Step 4: Add the ground beef, oregano, salt, and pepper; saute until the beef is mostly cooked through, breaking up chunks as you go, about 6 minutes.
5. 5Step 5: Add the bay leaves, tomato sauce, olives, capers, caper juice, and raisins, and stir to combine.
6. 6Step 6: Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until about half of the liquid has evaporated, about 6 minutes. The consistency should be saucy but not soupy.
7. 7Step 7: Remove from heat, fish out the bay leaves, and garnish with chopped cilantro.
8. 8Step 8: Serve with fried plantains, white rice, lime wedges, and sliced chile peppers (like jalapeño or fresno).