Beef Picadillo with Olives and Raisins

Ingredients

• 500 g beef mince
• 400 g tinned chopped tomatoes
• 80 g pitted green olives
• 50 g raisins
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 onion
• 3 clove garlic cloves

Method

1. 1

   Finely chop the onion and crush the garlic. Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat and soften the onion for 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika. Stir and cook for 1 minute.

3. 3

   Increase heat, add the beef mince and brown well, breaking it up for 5–6 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir in the tinned tomatoes, olives, and raisins. Season with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Simmer for 20 minutes until the sauce has thickened. Taste and adjust seasoning.

6. 6

   Serve over white rice with a wedge of lime and sliced avocado if liked.