Picadillo

Ingredients

• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 small green pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 pounds ground chuck
• 12 pimiento-stuffed olives, sliced
• 1 large tomato, peeled, seeded, and chopped
• 1/4 cup tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 1 tablespoon wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon dried whole oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
• 4 drops hot sauce
• Dash of nutmeg
• Hot cooked rice