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Slow-Cooked Picadillo

A sweet and savory ground beef mixture is slow cooked to bring out the delicious flavors of this traditional Latin American meal. Topped with toasted almonds and served over a bed of rice, it’s hearty, satisfying and guaranteed to be a hit with your family!

Ingredients

1.5 pounds ground beef
2 large onion, diced (about 2 cups)
1.75 cups Swanson® Beef Broth
1 jar (8 ounces) Pace® Picante Sauce
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
0.5 cup raisins
0.5 cup toasted silvered almonds
2 cups long grain white rice, cooked according to package directions (about 6 cups)

Instructions

Cook the beef and onions in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until the beef is well browned, stirring often to separate meat. Pour off any fat.
Stir the beef mixture, stock, picante sauce, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin and raisins in a 6-quart slow cooker.
Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours. Top the beef mixture with the almonds. Serve with the rice.