Spiced beef w/ chilies & vegetables (picadillo) - bon app

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonOlive oil
1poundsGround beef
1smallOnion, chopped
4Garlic cloves, minced
1can(14 1/2-oz) diced peeled tomatoes
12ouncesPotatoes, peeled, diced
1cupCanned beef broth
1largeCarrot, diced
2Serrano chilies or small jalapeno chilies, minced
2teaspoonsDried oregano
2teaspoonsChili powder
1teaspoonGround cumin
½teaspoonGround allspice

Directions

Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add beef, onion and garlic and saute until beef is cooked through, breaking up beef with back of spoon, about 10 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Uncover, increase heat and cook until liquid thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.

Bon Appetit/January/1994 Scanned & edited by Di Pahl & <gg>