Picadillo

Picadillo is a Mexican meat filling for tortillas, but can also be eaten as a stew. Try this quick and easy recipe.

What you need:

• 1 lb lean ground beef
  
• 1 granny smith apple, cored, peeled and chopped
  
• 1/2 c onion, chopped
  
• 141/2 oz can diced tomatoes
  
• 1 garlic clove, minced
  
• 1/4 c parsley, chopped
  
• 1/4 c raisins
  
• 1 T white vinegar
  
• 1 t sugar
  
• 1 t salt
  
• 1/8 t cinnamon, ground
  
• 1/8 t pepper
  
• 1/4 t cumin, ground
  
• 1 t chili powder
  
• 1/8 t cayenne pepper (optional)
  

What you do:

• Cook ground beef, onion and garlic in a large skillet until meat is browned; drain.  
• Add remaining ingredients and mix well. 
• Simmer, covered, for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.