Cuban Beef Picadillo
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1 T. EVOO
3/4 C. diced Onion
1/2 C. diced Red Bell Pepper
1 1/2 tsp. minced Garlic
1 lb. Ground Beef
1 tsp. Cumin
1 tsp. Salt
1/4 tsp. Pepper
1/2 C. Tomato sauce
1/2 C. dry White Wine
10 Green Olives
1/4 C. Raisins
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Heat oil in large skillet over medium high heat. Add onion, pepper and garlic and cook for a few minutes, until onion softens. Add ground beef and spices and cook until beef is no longer pink, breaking up meat with a spoon as it cooks. Stir in tomato sauce, wine, olives and raisins. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 5 to 8 minutes, or until sauce had thickened slightly. Season with additional cumin, salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm over white rice.