Puerto Rican Beef

By Lauren_Jorgensen

I used classic Puerto Rican spices to jazz up our typical ground beef and veggies. After searching through my cupboard for an interesting spice combination, a new family favorite was born!

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 each of a green, red, and yellow bell pepper, sliced
• 1 white onion sliced
• 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tbsp turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• pinch of saffron threads (optional)
• sea salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 bunch kale, chopped
• 1/2 cup pimento-stuffed green olives
• 3 sweet potatoes
• 1 ripe avocado

Details

Adapted from everydaypaleo.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large skillet brown the ground beef.

2. Add the bell peppers, onions, and olive oil and sauté until the onions and peppers are tender.

3. Add all of the spices and mix well.

4. Add the kale and green olives, continue cooking stirring often until the kale is tender (about 4-5 minutes.

5. Serve over mashed sweet potatoes with a side of sliced avocado. To quickly prepare the sweet potatoes, peel and quarter the potatoes and cook in a pressure cooker for 12 -14 minutes.