Picadillo with Sauteed almonds

By milly1362

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 lbs ground buffalo (or lean grass-fed beef)
• 2 tbsp of minced garlic
• 2 tsp oregano leaves
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 can 6 oz tomato paste + 1 can-worth of hot water
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 12 pimiento-stuffed olives, halved
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 1 tsp olive oil

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

* Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot and brown the meat under medium to high heat.
* Add the garlic, oregano, salt, cinnamon, cloves, bay leaf, tomato paste and water, red wine vinegar.
* Mix well, bring to a boil, and reduce the heat to a simmer and cover.
* Simmer for 20 minutes
* Add the olives and continue simmering for 10 more minutes.
* In a small pan, heat the 1 tsp of oil and add the almonds. Saute until golden and remove from the heat immediately.
* Sprinkle sauteed almonds on meat mixture and serve immediately.