Sunday Supppers- Pear Picadillo

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This a large hardback by Brooke Dojny and Melanie Barnard. It was published by Prentice Hall in 1989.

This is an interesting variation on Picadillo from the book. Is sounds to good I am planning on trying it.

Pear Picadillo

2 pounds lean round chuck

1 large onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 large ripe but firm pear, peeled, cored and coarsely chopped

1 16-ounce can plum tomatoes, drained, with liquid reserved and tomatoes coarsely chopped

1 4-ounce can mild green chilies, chopped

1 fresh or canned jalapeno pepper, seeds and ribs, removed, finely minced

2 tablespoon cider vinegar

1 tablespoon chili powder

1-1/2 teaspoon salt

1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon brown sugar

1 teaspoon oregano

3/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/3 cup chopped mixed dried fruit, or golden raisins or currants, or chopped dried pears, apples, or apricots

1/3 cup toasted chopped or slivered almonds

Cooked rice or warmed, buttered flour tortillas or cornbread

Brown the ground beef in a heavy skillet or saucepan. When the meat begins to lose its red color, add the onion and continue to cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the onion is softened, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and saute about 2 minutes. Spoon or pour off any excess fat.

2. Stir in the remaining ingredients except the almonds. Simmer over low heat, partially covered, and stirring often, for about 30 minutes. If the mixture seems to be getting dry, add some of the reserved tomato liquid.

3. Just before serving, stir in the almonds. Spoon over rice tortilla's or cornbread.

Note May be prepared except for adding almonds up to 2 days ahead or frozen up to 1 month.

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