Picadillo (Gluten-Free)

Ingredients

• about 450 g Ground beef
• 1 medium Onion
• 1/2 Bell pepper (green)
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 8 oz can Tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup Raisins
• 1/4 cup Olives (stuffed with pimientos)
• 1 tablespoon Capers
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon Oregano
• 1 Bay leaf
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black pepper

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned.
2. 2Drain off any excess fat.
3. 3Add chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
4. 4Stir in tomato sauce, raisins, olives, capers, cumin, oregano, and bay leaf.
5. 5Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. 6Bring to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until flavors have melded.
7. 7Remove bay leaf before serving. Serve hot with white rice and fried plantains.

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