*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                                Picadillo

Recipe By     : Freeze With Ease copyright 1965
Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Beef                             Freezer Meals

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   3      pounds        ground chuck
   3      small         onions -- diced
   3      cloves        garlic -- stuck on wooden
                         -- picks
     3/4  cup           green pepper -- diced
     1/2  cup           olive oil
   3      cups          canned tomatoes
  24      ounces        tomato sauce
   3      tablespoons   vinegar
   1      tablespoon    sugar
   1      tablespoon    salt
   4                    bay leaves
   3      tablespoons   capers
     3/4  teaspoon      oregano
   1 1/2  cups          raisins

Saute ground chuck, onions, garlic and green pepper in olive oil until brown. R
emove garlic and add tomatoes, tomato sauce, vinegar, sugar, salt, bay leaves, 
capers, oregano and raisins. Chill quickly and freeze in portions suitable for 
your family . 

To serve: Defrost, simmer 30 minutes in covered pot. Serve with spaghetti.

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