Layered Cuban Dip - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 jar thick & chunky salsa (medium or hot)
1/4 cup raisins (plumped in hot water)
1 cup light cream cheese spread, softened
1/2 cup nonfat sour cream
1 (14 ounce) can crushed pineapple, well drained
1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
1/4 cup finely chopped pimiento or 1/4 cup red pepper

Preparation

Brown ground beef with seasonings for 5 minutes on high in large skillet.
Drain off fat and blot well with paper towel.
(This is important to final appearance of recipe).
Add salsa and raisins and cook 5 minutes on low.
Meanwhile, combine cream cheese and sour cream and spread over a serving plate that has an edge.
Top with hot beef mixture, well-drained pineapple, chopped green onions and pimiento.
Serve immediately (or chill and serve) with rice crackers or sliced pita/flatbread.