Cuban minced meat stew

Ingredients for 3 servings:

• 400 g minced beef
• 3 tbsp oil
• 1 onion(s)
• 3 cloves garlic
• ½ tsp cumin
• ½ tsp oregano
• 1 pinch(s) of cayenne pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• n. B. Salt
• ½ tsp pepper
• 3 tomatoes, diced
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 15 olives stuffed with peppers
• 1 bell pepper(s), green
• 1 cup water
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 handful of raisins

Instructions

Working time approx. 20 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 40 minutes; Total time approx. 1 hour

Dice the onion, bell pepper, and tomatoes, and slice the olives. Heat oil in a sufficiently large pan or pot and fry the minced meat over high heat until crumbly, browning slightly. Add the onion, diced bell pepper, spices, and bay leaf and sauté for a few minutes over medium heat. Add the tomato paste, vinegar, and 1 cup of water and mix well with the minced meat. Then add the diced tomatoes, olives, and raisins and simmer covered for about 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, tasting and adjusting seasoning if necessary. Remove the bay leaf, season again, and serve hot with rice.