2 lbs. lean ground beef
2 lg. onions
6 lg. garlic cloves
1/4 green pepper
4 bay leaves
1 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/4 c. chopped green olives with a little olive juice
1 handful raisins (or more)
1 chopped ripe tomato
Salt to taste

Chop fine onions, garlic, and green pepper. Saute in large skillet with small amount of oil. After it is cooked, add ground beef and mix and brown. Add oregano, bay leaves, cumin, and salt as the meat is browning.

When the meat is cooked all the way through, it may be drained some if needed. Add chopped tomato, raisins, and olives. Mix well and cover. Let simmer for a short time until thoroughly cooked. Season to taste. Eat this picadillo over rice.