Flanboyant Eats with Bren: A Tres Reyes Magos Menu Fit for a King!

Picadillo

Ingredients:
◦               1 lb ground beef
◦               1 medium Spanish onion, diced
◦               1/2 green pepper, diced
◦               4 garlic cloves, crushed and minced
◦               1 tsp. oregano
◦               1 tsp. cumin
◦               1/4 cup dry white cooking wine
◦               1 tsp. vinegar
◦               1/4 cup raisins
◦               1/4 cup Spanish olives stuffed with pimento
◦               8 oz. can tomato sauce
◦               2 tbsp. canola or vegetable oil
◦               1 tsp. salt (add more to taste)
◦               1 cup white potato, peeled and cubed (optional)
 
Preparation:
Combine beef, diced green pepper, onion, and garlic, tomato sauce, salt, and oil in large skillet. Use spatula to separate beef as it cooks. As beef browns, mix in oregano, cumin, cooking wine, and vinegar. Stir well. Cover and cook on medium heat for 20-25 minutes.  If beef appears dry while cooking, add wine or water. Add salt to desired taste.
 
Serve this menu with white rice and a green vegetable of your choice. ¡Feliz dia de los Reyes!