1 garlic clove, minced
2 lb. ground meat (pork, chuck, round, etc. or a combination)
3 tbsp. olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 large apple, peeled and chopped
4 tbsp. beef stock
2 tbsp. cider vinegar
4 tomatoes, chopped
1 tbsp. chili powder
2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
3/4 c. raisins
3/4 c. whole pine nuts or blanched slivered almonds

Sauté garlic, onion and pepper in oil for 5 minutes, then add meat and stir until cooked through (approximately 5 minutes). Add the rest of the ingredients and cook for 3 minutes. Use mixture in tortilla shells, empanadas, omelets or just serve with rice.

Makes 7 cups. Will fill approximately 12 shells.