CUBAN PICADILLO ENJOY DAN:

                                CUBAN PICADILLO by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

1-1/2-pounds ground beef (or pork)

1/2-onion chopped

4 garlic cloves smashed

1/2-EACH red bell pepper, and green bell pepper, chopped

1 cup raisins

1/3-cup chopped pimento stuffed Spanish olives, with 1 tablespoon brine from the jar

1 (6 Oz) can tomato paste

1/4-cup white wine

1/2-teaspoon EACH cumin and dried oregano

1/4-bunch cilantro

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until crumbly and no longer pink, about 10 minutes.

2.   Pour off excess grease.

3.   Then stir in the onions and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes.

4.   Add bell peppers and the next 6 ingredients.

5.   Lower the heat cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes

ENJOY DAN:                                                                            LAUGH OFTEN!!