Picadillo

Directions

1. 1
   Chop onion and green pepper.
2. 2
   Saute over medium-high heat with crushed garlic until onion and pepper are tender.
3. 3
   Add hamburger and brown on high heat until meat is cooked through.
4. 4
   Drain off excess fat.
5. 5
   Add tomatoes, tomato sauce and salt and garlic to taste.
6. 6
   Simmer, uncovered, for 45 to 50 minutes until mixture is very thick and water is cooked out.
7. 7
   Coarsely chop olives; add to meat and cook for about 5 minutes.
8. 8
   Serve over yellow rice.
9. 9
   Serves 4 to 6.