Ingredients
2tbspolive oil
7garlic cloves,chopped
1½cupsonion,chopped
1½cupsgreen bell pepper,chopped
3lbslean ground beef
5ozgreen olives,(1 jar), pitted, halved
5ozcapers,rinsed, drained
¼cupwhite vinegar
1tspsalt
1tspfreshly ground black pepper
1tspground cinnamon
1tspground cloves
2dried bay leaves
¼tsphot sauce
6cupstomatoes,canned, half drained
Preparation
In a large stockpot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
Sauté the garlic, onion, and green pepper until onions are transparent. Transfer the onion mixture to a bowl and set aside.
In the same pot, heat the remaining olive oil and brown the ground beef.
In a separate saucepan, combine the olives, capers, vinegar, salt, pepper, cinnamon, cloves, bay leaves, and hot sauce. Let simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes.
Place the olive mixture and the onion mixture into the pot with the ground beef. Add the half drained tomatoes and cook for 1 hour over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
Serve warm, and enjoy!
