Picadillo

1 pound extra lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium tomatoes
1 medium apple
1/3 cup raisins
2 tablespoons thinly sliced pimiento stuffed olives
1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapeno peppers
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds

Preparation Instructions:

In a large skillet cook ground beef, onion, & garlic until meat is brown & onion is tender. Drain.

Meanwhile, peel & chop tomatoes, peel, core, and chop apple. Stir tomatoes, apple, raisins, olives, jalapeno pepper, vinegar, sugar, salt, cinnamon, cumin & cloves into the beef mixture. Cook, covered, over low heat for 20 minutes. Stir in the toasted almonds. Cook, uncovered for 2 minutes more. Serve it with large corn chips or tortilla chips or in taco shells or over rice. Makes about 3 cups.

Comments from Anne: This is a super recipe, enjoy!

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