Ingredients
Original recipe: 4 servings. Ingredient amounts scale below; the method is written for 4 servings. For larger amounts, use separate batches and check doneness.
- 600 gLean ground beef
- 1 tbspOlive oil
- 150 gOnion, diced
- 150 gGreen bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloveGarlic, minced
- 1 tspGround cumin
- 1 tspDried oregano
- 300 gCanned crushed tomatoes
- 60 gPitted green olives, sliced
- 40 gRaisins
- 1 tbspRed wine vinegar
- 100 mlWater
- ½ tspFine salt
- ¼ tspBlack pepper
Make it
- Heat the oil in a wide skillet over medium heat. Cook the onion and pepper for 6 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin and oregano and stir for 30 seconds.
- Add the beef, breaking it into small pieces. Cook for 8–10 minutes until browned with no pink remaining and the meat reaches 71°C/160°F.
- Add the tomatoes, olives, raisins, vinegar, water, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then cook uncovered for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thick but still moist.
- Divide into four portions and serve hot, with some olives and raisins in each spoonful.
Ingredients, recipe context & sources
Ingredient flags: None of the nine major allergens identified in the specified ingredients. Check packaged ingredients and cross-contact.
This is an original Livura home-cooking interpretation, not yet independently kitchen-tested. Source links provide dish and cultural context; the recipe wording and quantities are Livura’s.