Picadillo

By JAmero4702

Ingredients

• 2 cups onion, diced
• 2 cups green pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 3 large roma tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
• 1 teaspoon cumin, ground
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves (The OPTIONAL, highly controversial, ingredient!)
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 cup green olives, chopped
• 1/3 cup raisins
• 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper (to taste)

Preparation

Step 1

Sauté onion and green pepper in olive oil in a large frying pan. Sauté about 5 minutes, until the onion is softened, then add the garlic and ground beef.

Mash the onion and green pepper into the sautéing meat and cook until the meat is browned, about 5 minutes.

Add the tomatoes, cumin, cinnamon, cloves (optional) and oregano. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes.

Add olives and raisins and simmer 5 minutes longer. Salt and pepper to taste.

Serve hot over white rice; include fresh Tostones -- Fried Green Plantain for a special treat that will engender the gratitude of small children!