Algerian Beef - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
1 cup green bell pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, crushed
8 ounces kidney beans
8 ounces hominy
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 cups water

Preparation

In a large skillet over medium heat, saute ground beef, onion, green bell pepper and garlic until vegetables are tender and beef is browned, about 6 minutes; drain.
Stir in kidney beans, hominy, salt, basil, pepper, sugar, oregano and red pepper flakes.
For a soup consistency, similar to Mexican Pozole, add up to 2 cups water* until desired consistency is reached.
Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Serve warm over rice or pasta.
*NOTE:Without adding the water, meat mixture can be used as an empanada filling.