Picadillo (Version #2) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup tomato sauce
2 small tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 apple, unpeeled, chopped
4 large green onions, sliced (white and green parts)
1/3 cup raisins
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup pimento stuffed olive, chopped
1 tablespoon pickled jalapeno pepper, minced
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
3 tablespoons slivered almonds

Preparation

In large skillet on medium-high heat, stir beef with garlic until browned (about 5 minutes).
Stir in tomato sauce, tomatoes, apple, onions, raisins, water, olives, jalapeno, vinegar, sugar, celery seeds, cinnamon, cumin, salt, pepper and cloves,turn heat to medium-low, cover and simmer 20 to 30 minutes.
Before serving, stir in almonds or sprinkle them over top.