CUBAN-STYLE PICADILLO

Recipe courtesy of Pam's Midwest Kitchen Korner

Ingredients:

1 pound ground beef

1 onion, diced

2 tablespoons garlic, minced

4 to 6 ounces tomato sauce

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon chili powder

½ green bell pepper

1/3 cup olives, sliced in half

¼ cup red wine, optional

2 tablespoons raisins, depending on taste

Salt & pepper to taste

Method:

Brown meat, onions and garlic.

Add remaining ingredients and cook for about 20 minutes, till mixture is moist but, liquid has evaporated.

It should be on the dry side, not saucy, soupy or “ tomatoey” at all.

Serve on top of rice, cornbread or black beans along with a salad dressed in vinegar and oil and you’re ready to eat!

Enjoy!