South American Picadillo

Description
yealds 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
 * 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
 * 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes in puree
 * 1 (14.5 ounces) can beef broth
 * 1 cup frozen Peas
 * 1/4 cup drained capers

Directions

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