Beef |
Picadillo |
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| 3 tb Olive oil or vegetable oil 2 lb Ground beef, lean 1 lg Onion, finely chopped 1 Garlic clove, finely chopped 3 md Tomatoes, peeled and chopped 2 Tart cooking apples, peeled, cored and chopped 1/2 c Almonds, slivered 1 Jalapeno chili, seeded and chopped (or more to taste) 1/2 c Raisins (soaked 10 minutes in warm water) 1/2 c Pimento-stuffed olives, halved crosswise 1/2 ts Oregano 1/2 ts Thyme Salt Pepper 1 tb Butter |
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Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet. Add the beef and saute until it is lightly browned, stirring to break up any lumps. Add the onion and garlic and saute for 5 minutes longer. Add all the remaining ingredients except the butter and the almonds. Mix well and simmer, uncovered, over moderate heat, stirring from time to time, for 20 minutes. |
