Picadillo

Ingredients:

• 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 1 whole red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 large potato, peeled and cubed
• 1 large carrot, peeled and cubed
• 1/2 cup tomato paste
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• for serving white rice

Directions:

1. Heat vegetable oil a large skillet, over medium high heat. When oil is hot, sauté the garlic, onions, red peppers. Allow the onions to become translucent in about 2 minutes.

2. Add the ground beef to the saute. Sprinkle Worcestershire sauce the beef. Stir until beef is cooked through.

3. Add the tomatoes. Cook for five minutes longer. Add the tomato paste and broth. Add the potatoes and carrots. Season with salt and black pepper. Mix ingredients well. Cover the skillet and continue cooking on a low simmer for about 35 minutes until vegetables are cooked thorough.

4. Serve hot with cooked rice.