Cuban-Style Picadillo

Looking around the other day for something to make with ground beef, I stumbled upon this dish that's easy to prepare and is packed with flavour!

1  1/2 lbs lean ground beef
3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped red pepper
3-4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 -  1 tsp minced jalapeno
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 bay leaves
1  1/2 tsp ground cumin
Pinch cayenne
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/2 cup chopped greens
14 oz diced canned tomatoes
2 tbsps capers
2 tsps caper brine
1 tbsp red wine vinegar

In a large saucepan cook ground beef, onion and red pepper in olive oil until the meat is no longer pink and the veggies have softened. Add garlic, jalapĕno and bay leaves.

Mix the remaining ingredients together and add to the pan.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20-30 minutes.

Serve with rice and salsa.

We used our Spicy Peach Salsa here
http://hotandcoldrunningmom.blogspot.ca/2016/09/spicy-peach-salsa.html

Picadillo adapted from Renees Kitchen Adventures