1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
4 sprigs parsley, chopped
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1/4 cup seedless raisins
1/4 cup whole blanched raw almonds
2 tablespoons sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
1 tablespoon capers
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup tomato paste
1/4 cup dry wine

In a large skillet, melt butter. Sauté garlic until brown; remove and discard. Sauté onion, pepper and parsley until soft. Add ground beef and brown, stirring with a fork to prevent lumps of meat from forming. Stir in remaining ingredients.

Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes. Serve over white rice.

Makes 6 servings.

Submitted by: Christina West