Picadillo

Ingredients:

1 medium onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1 lb. ground extra lean beef

1/4 cup sherry (optional)

1/2 tsp. cumin

1/2 tsp. oregano

1/8 tsp. salt

pinch ground red pepper

1/4 cup raisins

1 cup diced fresh or canned pineapple

1 16-oz. can crushed tomatoes

1 medium green bell pepper, chopped

1/4 cup chopped pimiento or red bell pepper

Directions:

In large skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef, onion and garlic. Cook until onion is tender and meat is no longer pink and juices run clear. Drain off fat.

Add remaining ingredients except green pepper and pimiento. Bring to simmer and cook five minutes. Add green pepper and pimiento and heat through. Service with rice and bread.

Serves 4. Per serving: 324 calories, 14 g. total fat, 6 g. saturated fat, 70 mg. cholesterol, 282 mg. sodium, 3 g. dietary fiber, 27 g. carbohydrates, 24 g. protein.

From Healthy Hispanic Recipes by the National Cancer Institute