South American Picadillo

Description
Yields 4 servings

Ingredients

 * 2 tablespoons olive oil
 * 2 cups chopped onions
 * 2 cups chopped red bell peppers
 * 4 cloves garlic, minced
 * 2 lbs lean ground beef
 * 1 tablespoon ground cumin
 * ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
 * 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes in puree
 * 1 (14½ ounces) can beef broth
 * 1 cup frozen peas
 * ¼ cup drained capers

Directions

 * 1) Heat oil in large pot over medium-high heat.
 * 2) Add onions, bell peppers and garlic; sauté 5 minutes.
 * 3) Add beef, cumin and cayenne pepper; sauté until beef is brown, breaking up beef with back of fork, about 8 minutes.
 * 4) Add crushed tomatoes, broth, peas and capers.
 * 5) Simmer until picadillo is thick, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
 * 6) Season with salt and pepper and serve.