CUBAN PICADILLO CHILI ENJOY DAN:

                            CUBAN PICADILLO CHILI by CHEF DAN:

Serves 10                 (FOR RANDY’S TREE FARM WORKERS)

INGREDIENTS:

3 tablespoon olive oil

1-1/2-pounds ground beef

1-1/2-pounds chorizo sausage, chopped

2 onions chopped

1 bell pepper chopped

4 garlic cloves minced

2 potatoes peeled and diced

1 tablespoon EACH cumin, and jalapeno powder

2 teaspoon EACH chili powder, and cayenne powder

1 teaspoon EACH dried oregano and paprika

1/2-teaspoon ground cinnamon

2 (10.5 Oz) cans RO*TEL diced tomatoes

1 cup beef stock

1 tablespoon sugar

1/2-cup raisins

1/4cup pimento stuffed olives

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon capers, drained

1/3-cup roasted almonds toasted

1 tablespoon lime juice

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Add oil to a skillet over medium-heat and when sizzling.

2.   Add the ground beef and chorizo sausage.

3.   Cook and stir for about 10 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.

4.   Stir in onion, bell peppers, and potatoes sauté for 4 minutes.

5.   Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.

6.   Season with cumin and next 6 ingredients, cook for about 1 minute.

7.   Pour in the tomatoes and beef stock and sugar.

8.   Set the heat to low, cover and simmer for about 30 minutes.

9.   Stir in the raisins, and next 3 ingredients, simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.

10  Add almonds and lime juice, and cook until heated through.

ENJOY DAN:                                                                              LAUGH OFTEN!!