Picadillo

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1/2 cup dry sherry or 1/2 cup wine
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard (or 1/4 tsp cayenne)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 pinch ground cloves
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/2 cup currants or 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped stuffed green olive
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
• 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons capers (optional)

Recipe

• 1 fry the beef in oil til browned, drain off fat.
• 2 add garlic, onion and pepper. cook, stirring often, until onion is tender, about 3 minutes.
• 3 stir in all of the remaining ingredients except almonds. heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
• 4 reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, 15 - 20 minute serve hot, garnish with almonds.