Mexican Hash (Picadillo)

Mexican Hash is a spiced up version of the traditional Western meal. The addition of the 3 C's Chili, cumin and cinnamon makes this dish a meal with attitude.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 10

Servings people

Ingredients

2 lbs ground beef
1 large onion chopped
1 cup raisins
1 tbsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cumin
3 cloves garlic finely chopped
2 medium apples peeled, cored, and chopped
15 oz tomatoes chopped
1/2 cup slivered almonds toasted

Instructions

Cook the beef and onion in a large skillet over moderate heat until the beef is browned.
2 lbs ground beef, 1 large onion
Drain the beef and combine with the remaining ingredients except the almonds in a slow cooker.
1 cup raisins, 1 tbsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 3 cloves garlic, 2 medium apples, 15 oz tomatoes
Cook covered on low until most of the liquid is absorbed, 3 to 4 hours.
Alternately, cook tightly covered in a 300F (150C) oven for 2 hours.
Garnish with slivered almonds.
1/2 cup slivered almonds

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