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South American Picadillo
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
Ready In: 55 Minutes
Servings: 4
Another of my Aunt's recipes. Serve this over rice or with warmed tortillas.
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chopped onions
2 cups chopped red bell peppers
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 lbs lean ground beef
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups canned crushed tomatoes in puree
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
1 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup drained capers
Directions:
1. Heat oil in large pot over medium-high heat.
2. Add onions, bell peppers and garlic; sauté 5 minutes.
3. Add beef, cumin and cayenne pepper; sauté until beef is brown, breaking up beef with back of fork, about 8 minutes.
4. Add crushed tomatoes, broth, peas and capers.
5. Simmer until picadillo is thick, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
6. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
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