Ingredients

  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 14 cup water
  • 2 lbs lean ground beef
  • 14 cup garlic, pureed
  • 12 medium white onion, chopped
  • 2 12 cups potatoes, cooked and diced
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 1 medium tomatoes, peeled and diced
  • 14 cup raisins, soaked in hot water until plump
  • 8 tablespoons vinegar
  • 12 cup ketchup (optional)
  • 12 cup water (optional)
  • 6 Spanish olives, pitted, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (Up to 2 teaspoons sugar) (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup apple, unpeeled and diced

Method

  • Heat a skillet and add the salt, water, and ground beef.
  • Stir and separate the beef, and brown it quickly.
  • Mix ketchup with water in equal proportions.
  • Add the garlic puree, onion, potato, celery, tomato, raisins, vinegar, ketchup/water mixture, olives, sugar, cinnamon, and apples.
  • Cook until flavors blend, about 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Makes 6-8 servings.