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Loading...| 3 tablespoons vegetable oil | |
| 2 lbs ground beef | |
| 1 onion , minced | |
| 1 garlic clove , minced | |
| 3 tomatoes , peeled and chopped | |
| 2 apples , peeled and sliced | |
| 1 jalapeno pepper , chopped | |
| 1/2 cup raisins , soaked 10 minutes in warm water | |
| 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano | |
| 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme | |
| salt and pepper ( to taste ) | |
| 1 tablespoon butter | |
| 1/4 cup almonds , slivered | |
| 3 cups hot cooked rice |
| 1. | Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. |
| 2. | Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking up clumps with a wooden spoon. |
| 3. | Add onion and garlic, sautéing until softened. |
| 4. | Stir in tomatoes, apples, jalapeno pepper, raisins, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. |
| 5. | Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. |
| 6. | In a small skillet, melt butter and sauté almonds until golden brown. |
| 7. | Serve beef mixture over rice and top with toasted almonds. |
This dish is hearty, flavorful, and easy to make.
It is a great way to use up ground beef in a new and exciting way.
The dish does contain a fair amount of fat due to the ground beef and butter.
It may not be suitable for those on a low-fat diet.
The dish is a good source of protein due to the ground beef.
Apples contain fiber and various antioxidants, while jalapeno peppers have capsaicin, which has been linked to weight loss and pain relief.
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