Ingredients

  • 2 c. raisins
  • 1/2 c. hot beef broth
  • 2 Tbsp. oil
  • 2 lb. lean ground beef
  • 2 c. red wine
  • 3/4 c. chopped green onions
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp. oregano
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 2 green peppers, chopped
  • 3/4 c. slivered toasted almonds
  • hot cooked rice

Method

  • Soak raisins in hot broth for 10 minutes or until plump. Drain.
  • Heat oil in large skillet and quickly brown beef, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add wine, onion, salt, garlic, oregano, cloves and pepper.
  • Simmer 15 minutes.
  • Stir in green pepper.
  • Cook 5 minutes longer.
  • Stir in almonds and raisins.
  • Serve over rice.
  • Makes 8 servings.
  • Omit salt if wanted.