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Texas Pecan Picadillo
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 40 Minutes
Servings: 8
A Texas twist on regular picadillo courtesy of Texas Highways magazine
Ingredients:
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon bacon drippings or 1 tablespoon butter
1 lb ground beef
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 (10 ounce) can tomatoes and green chilies
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup raisins
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 cup pecans, chopped
salt
corn chips or tostados
Directions:
1. Brown onions in the fat, taking care not to scorch them.
2. Add beef and brown, stirring to break up.
3. Drain off drippings.
4. Add garlic, cloves, cinnamon, tomatoes, and sugar.
5. Add raisins and cumin; simmer, covered, 20 minutes.
6. Add pecans and simmer 10 more minutes.
7. Salt to taste.
8. Serve hot in a chafing dish with corn chips.
By RecipeOfHealth.com