Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup red or green bell peppers, chopped
- 1 cup canned tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup green olives, chopped
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for sautéing)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic, sauté until soft and fragrant (about 3–4 minutes).
- Add ground beef and cook until browned and crumbly (6–8 minutes).
- Stir in chopped bell peppers with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes until tender.
- Add tomato sauce, cumin, paprika, raisins, and olives. Stir to combine.
- Simmer the mixture for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot over rice, in tortillas, or as desired.
Notes
- Swap ground beef for turkey or lentils for a lighter or vegetarian version.
- Add diced potatoes for extra heartiness.
- Include chopped jalapeños or cayenne for added heat.
- Store leftovers for up to 3 days or freeze for future meals.
- Use as a filling for tacos, empanadas, or stuffed peppers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Latin American
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
