Picadillo (Version #2)

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 2 small tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 1 apple, unpeeled, chopped
• 4 large green onions, sliced (white and green parts)
• 1/3 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup pimento stuffed olive, chopped
• 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeno pepper, minced
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 3 tablespoons slivered almonds

1. In large skillet on medium-high heat, stir beef with garlic until browned (about 5 minutes).
2. Stir in tomato sauce, tomatoes, apple, onions, raisins, water, olives, jalapeno, vinegar, sugar, celery seeds, cinnamon, cumin, salt, pepper and cloves,turn heat to medium-low, cover and simmer 20 to 30 minutes.
3. Before serving, stir in almonds or sprinkle them over top.

lean ground beef, garlic, tomato sauce, tomatoes, apple, green onions, raisins, water, pimento stuffed olive, jalapeno pepper, white vinegar, sugar, celery, ground cinnamon, ground cumin, salt, pepper, ground cloves, almonds

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/picadillo-version-2-413843 (may not work)