Picadillo

This is great for 3 Kings Day or anytime.

1 lb ground beef (ground round)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 bell pepper chopped
1 - 2 T fresh or dried parlsey
2 - 3 T. olive oil
1-2 cloves garlic chopped
1 - 2 cans diced tomatoes,
1/4 tsp pepper
1/8 tsp salt
1 bag of boil in bag rice

Peel, rinse and chop onion, set aside.

Rinse, seed and chop bell pepper, set aside.

Preheat skillet over medium high heat, lower heat to medium heat and add oil.

Add beef, and brown or 8 -10 min and drain off meat if needed.

While meat is cooking, put rice and water in the microwave safe bowl. Put bowl in the microwave and cook for 5 - 6 minutes or until done.

Add, onions and peppers. Saute for 8 - 10 minutes. 

Add tomatoes, herbs and spices. Let simmer for 10 min, stirring occasionally.

Serve over rice.

Serves 4.