Mi Picadillo

This is based on one of my favorite Cuban comfort foods! Very easy and flavorful :)

1 kg ground beef
1 small can of olives chopped
1/2 bell pepper (you choose the colors!)
1 chopped shallot
1/2 chopped medium onion
2 cups raisins
2 cups tomato sauce
2 tbs oregano
1 tsp curcuma
2 leave bay leaves
1-2 cups water
4 tablespoons olive oil
salt
pepper

le creuset or large pot

Add olive oil, onions, shallots, olives and bell peppers to the pot and cook at medium heat until the onions are clear. Season the meat with the salt, black pepper, oregano and curcuma and add to the pot, while breaking up the ground beef. When the meat is medium rare, add the tomato sauce, water, raisins, and bay leaves. Keep some water aside to add if the sauce gets thick. Let the flavors melt in together for about 10 minutes and serve over rice. Enjoy!

Redacciones:
Add about a cup of wine instead of 2 cups of water and let the alcohol cook out of the mix
Instead of raisins use apricots, dates, or figs
Add some chipotle!
Instead of olive oil, try pistachio, walnut, macadamia, or coconut oil
Add roasted garlic to the rare ground beef
Add some fresh heirloom tomatoes towards the end

If you have leftovers, check my next recipe for a fun way to use them!