Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1 (15 ounce) can fire roasted tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • ½ cup chopped spanish green olives 
  • ½ cup olive brine from the green olives
  • ½ cup raisins chopped
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Instruction

  • Brown the ground beef over medium heat; cook 2-3 minutes.  Add the onion; cook 2-3 minutes. Add the diced red bell pepper. Cook until the onions are soft and beef is browned.  Drain any excess grease.
  • Add the garlic, cumin, oregano, and marjoram; cook for 1 minute stirring constantly.
  • Add the canned tomatoes (do not drain), tomato paste, olives, olive brine, and raisins.  Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes stirring several times.  Season with salt and pepper to taste. If desired serve over fresh cooked white rice.