Savory Pepper Picadillo

Description
This is our family’s version of picadillo, full of flavorful Beef and vegetables, and it is one of my favorite dishes.

Ingredients

 * 2 lbs ground beef
 * 1 tablespoon olive oil
 * 1½ cups thinly sliced onions
 * 1 clove garlic, minced
 * 1½ cups thinly sliced red bell peppers
 * 1½ cups thinly sliced yellow bell peppers
 * 1 cup minced carrots
 * ½ cup dry white wine
 * 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
 * ⅛ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
 * 1 (14.5 ounces) can stewed tomatoes, undrained
 * 1 (8 ounces) can tomato sauce
 * 2 bay leaves
 * salt

Directions

 * 1) Brown beef and remove from pan, draining excess fat.
 * 2) Saute onion and garlic in olive oil until soft; add bell peppers and carrot and saute 4-5 more minutes.
 * 3) Return beef to pan and stir in next six ingredients (wine through bay leaves).
 * 4) Bring to boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
 * 5) Remove bay leaves and add salt to taste; serve over hot brown rice.