Ingredients
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2 teaspoons olive oil
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1 ½ pounds ground beef (85% lean)
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1 cup diced yellow onion
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1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
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2 bay leaves
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2 teaspoons cumin
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½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
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¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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3 cups crushed tomatoes
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¼ cup water
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3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
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¼ cup currants or raisins
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½ cup sliced pimento-stuffed green olives, or to taste
Directions
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef. Cook and break up beef into small pieces with a spoon or spatula until completely loses its pink color, 8 to 10 minutes. Add onion and salt; cook until onion turns translucent, about 5 minutes. Add bay leaves, cumin, black pepper, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper; cook 2 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute.
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Stir in crushed tomatoes, water, and red wine vinegar; cook and deglaze pan, about 3 minutes. Add currants; bring back to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook until beef is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
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Gently stir in sliced olives; cover and cook 10 to 15 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
485 | Calories |
27g | Fat |
26g | Carbs |
37g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 485 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 27g | 35% |
Saturated Fat 9g | 45% |
Cholesterol 111mg | 37% |
Sodium 1510mg | 66% |
Total Carbohydrate 26g | 10% |
Dietary Fiber 6g | 20% |
Total Sugars 8g | |
Protein 37g | 74% |
Vitamin C 25mg | 28% |
Calcium 128mg | 10% |
Iron 7mg | 39% |
Potassium 1131mg | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.