Apple And Black Bean Picadillo

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Course : Salsas
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

2 medium oranges, zest of
4 tablespoons peanut or safflower oil
4 medium onions -- coarsely chopped
1/2 cup raisins or currants
2 tablespoons garlic
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt to taste -- optional
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon allspice
2 pounds very lean beef -- chopped
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 can ital. plum tomatoes -- (35 oz)
2 large tart apples; peeled -- cored chopped
3 medium jalapeno peppers
1 can black beans -- (16 oz) drained seeded and sliced into rings and rinsed
1 can green chilies -- (4 oz) --chopped
1/4 cup capers -- drained
 

Preparation:

1. In a large sauté‚ pan over moderately high heat, heat the oil until rippling; add the onions, garlic, salt (optional), and pepper and sauté‚ stirring frequently until onions are just golden. 2. Add the meat and cook, stirring until it loses its red color. 3. Stir in the tomatoes, jalapenos, orange zest, raisins, and the spices. Simmer, uncovered 20-30 minutes. 4. Ten minutes before serving, mix in the apples, beans, and capers, stir and simmer over low heat so that apples do not become mushy. 5. Transfer to deep serving bowl or covered dish and serve with rice. Makes 6-8 servings. SOURCE: The Brilliant Bean Cookbook.