I was working on a scene in the latest book and I have the couple making dinner and sharing some personal things as they cook. The choice of food they are cooking had to be comfort food that would remind the hero of his past and get him to open up to the heroine. One of my fav comfort foods is picadillo and I’m sharing that recipe with your today! Also, don’t forget to enter my giveaway which includes several items autographed by Brenda Novak and the South Beach Love DVD. You can enter at https://tinyurl.com/CaridadAugustGiveaway.
Ingredients
1 small onion chopped
1/2 bell pepper chopped
1 clove garlic minced
1 pound chopped beef
1 8oz can tomato sauce
1/4 cup green olives chopped
1 tbsp capers (rinsed)
1 tbsp cumin
1 tbsp oregano
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Heat olive oil in a skillet and add the peppers, onions, and garlic. Saute for about 5 minutes and then add the ground beef. Brown the meet, making sure to break up the pieces as they brown. Once the ground beef is browned, add the tomato sauce, olives, capers, and season with the cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for at least fifteen to twenty minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve over rice. For an extra special treat, fry an egg and top the meat with it!
