My submission for the CreateTv Challenge!

INGREDIENTS
- 1-1.3 lbs Lean Ground beef (92-93% lean)
- 0.75-1 whole bell pepper (green or red)
- 1 medium white onion
- 6-8 cloves of garlic, depending on size
- 8 oz of tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup manzanilla olives (including the brine)
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1.5 tsp ground oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- salt


DIRECTIONS
1. In a medium pot over medium heat, add olive oil and allow it to heat up.
2. Dice the onion, peppers, and the garlic (or optionally, use a garlic press on the garlic).
3. Add the peppers and the onions to the pot - it should sizzle. Add some salt and sweat the onions (~5 minutes).
4. Add the garlic, mix, and let sit for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant.
5. Add the meat directly into the pot. Add salt, oregano, and cumin. Mix to loosely incorporate the spices and the meat.
6. After the meat has browned a bit (~5 mins), add the tomato sauce, raisins, and olives. Mix and allow to cook for at least another 10 minutes.
7. Once the meat is an even brown color, it's ready to plate! You can let the meat simmer on low for longer, which will improve the flavor!

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