Ingredients

  • 2 piece orange zest, (4x1-inc)
  • 4 Tbsp. peanut or possibly safflower oil, julienned into slive
  • 4 med onions, coarsely minced
  • 1/2 c. raisins or possibly currants
  • 2 Tbsp. garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon salt to taste, optional
  • 1/2 tsp grnd cloves
  • 1 tsp grnd pepper
  • 1/2 tsp allspice
  • 2 lb very lean beef, minced or possibly
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg, preferably freshly grated
  • 1 can ital. plum tomatoes, (35 ounce)
  • 2 lrg tart apples, peeled, cored and minced, and cubed
  • 3 x canned jalapeno peppers
  • 1 can black beans, (16 ounce), liquid removed & sliced into rings, and rinsed
  • 1 can green chilies, (4 ounce), choppe
  • 1/4 c. capers, liquid removed

Method

  • 1.
  • In a large saute/fry pan over moderately high heat, heat the oil till rippling; add in the onions, garlic, salt (optional), and pepper and saute/fry stirring frequently till onions are just golden brown.
  • 2.
  • Add in the meat and cook, stirring till it loses its red color.
  • 3.
  • Stir in the tomatoes, jalapenos, orange zest, raisins, and the spices.
  • Simmer, uncovered 20-30 min.
  • 4.
  • Ten min before serving, fold in the apples, beans, and capers, stir and simmer over low heat so which apples don't become mushy.
  • 5.
  • Transfer to deep serving bowl or possibly covered dish and serve with rice.