Picadillo

• 1 green pepper, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 6-7 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 1/2 lbs ground meat (I use a mixture of beef/pork or venison)
• a couple handfuls chopped green olives.  These are important.  Don't omit!
  
• capers (optional)
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 28 oz canned tomatoes  
• hot sauce

 

Spices

 

freshly ground pepper

salt

cinnamon

cloves (scant)

bay leaf

Brown ground meat with vegetables until meat is brown and onions are translucent.

Add remaining ingredients and simmer for about an hour until mixture is thickened and juice has evaporated.

Adjust seasonings as you go.

Serve with rice and black beans