Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2                    oranges, zest of
   4      tablespoons   peanut or safflower oil
   4      medium        onions -- coarsely chopped
     1/2  cup           raisins or currants
   2      tablespoons   garlic -- chopped
     1/2  teaspoon      cinnamon
                        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                    canned        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.