Cuban Picadillo

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 cup oso sweet onions
• 1 green pepper
• 1 tablespoon garlic
• 1 can tomato sauce
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• ½ cup raisins
• ½ cup pimento-stuffed green olives
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Steps

1. In a large skillet, brown the beef in 2 tablespoons olive oil over high heat.
2. Drain and reserve.
3. In the same skillet, lightly brown the onion, pepper, and garlic in the remaining oil.
4. Add the tomato sauce, cumin, and oregano.
5. Bring to a boil.
6. Reduce the heat.
7. Simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture has thickened.
8. Stir in the beef, raisins, and olives.
9. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
10. Bring back to a boil.
11. Simmer 10 minutes.
12. Serve over steamed rice with sautéed sliced ripe plantains and black beans.