Ingredients

  • 2 lb. lean ground beef
  • 2 Tbsp. salad oil
  • 2 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced or powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 c. dry white or red wine
  • 2 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 c. chopped red pimientos
  • 1/2 c. pimiento stuffed olives, quartered
  • 1/4 tsp. basil
  • 1/4 tsp. oregano
  • 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
  • 2 tsp. sugar or more to taste
  • 1/2 c. dark or light raisins, plumped
  • 1 green pepper, seeded and cut into strips

Method

  • Brown the meat in skillet and set aside, draining off excess fat.
  • Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan.
  • Add onion and cook until onion is soft and golden.
  • Add all ingredients, except ground meat, green pepper and raisins.
  • Stir, lower heat, cover saucepan and simmer for at least 20 minutes.
  • Stir frequently, returning cover to pan after each stirring.
  • Add the meat, raisins and green pepper, but if you like crisp pepper, add it just before serving. Cook for another 10 minutes.
  • Serve with rice.
  • Servings 8 to 10.