Apple And Black Bean Picadillo

Apple And Black Bean Picadillo

Course :	Salsas
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	6

Ingredients:

2	medium	oranges, zest of
4	tablespoons	peanut or safflower oil
4	medium	onions -- coarsely chopped
1/2	cup	raisins or currants
2	tablespoons	garlic
1/2	teaspoon	cinnamon
1	teaspoon	salt to taste -- optional
1/2	teaspoon	ground cloves
1	teaspoon	ground pepper
1/2	teaspoon	allspice
2	pounds	very lean beef -- chopped
1/2	teaspoon	nutmeg
1	can	ital. plum tomatoes -- (35 oz)
2	large	tart apples; peeled -- cored chopped
3	medium	jalapeno peppers
1	can	black beans -- (16 oz) drained seeded and sliced into rings and rinsed
1	can	green chilies -- (4 oz) --chopped
1/4	cup	capers -- drained

Preparation:

1. In a large sauté‚ pan over moderately high heat, heat the oil until rippling; add the onions, garlic, salt (optional), and pepper and sauté‚ stirring frequently until onions are just golden. 2. Add the meat and cook, stirring until it loses its red color. 3. Stir in the tomatoes, jalapenos, orange zest, raisins, and the spices. Simmer, uncovered 20-30 minutes. 4. Ten minutes before serving, mix in the apples, beans, and capers, stir and simmer over low heat so that apples do not become mushy. 5. Transfer to deep serving bowl or covered dish and serve with rice. Makes 6-8 servings. SOURCE: The Brilliant Bean Cookbook.