Crockpot Picadillo

• 2 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 1 cup minced onion
• 1 cup diced red pepper
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro
• 1 large tomatoes, diced
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 3/4 cup manzanilla olives, roughly chopped
• 1/4 cup spanish capers, chopped
• 1/4 cup pepperoncini pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 -2 bay leaf

1. Brown meat in skillet just until pink is gone. Drain fat.
2. Add onions, bell pepper, garlic and continue cooking for 4 - 5 minutes only.
3. Transfer to crockpot.
4. Add tomato, tomato sauce, 1 c water, olives, capers, peperoncini. You may also add a little brine from olivers or peperoncini.
5. Add spices.
6. Stir well.
7. Cook on low for 6 - 7 hours. Do not lift lid.
8. When done, taste for seasoning. Remove bay leaves. Chop cilantro and sprinkle over each bowl. Serve.

ground beef, onion, red pepper, garlic, fresh cilantro, tomatoes, tomato sauce, manzanilla olives, spanish capers, pepperoncini pepper, cumin, cayenne pepper, bay leaf

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/crockpot-picadillo-495804 (may not work)