Cuban Chopped Beef And Rice

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Tired of the same old hamburger recipes? give this a try.

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Steps

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Heat the oil in a large skillet.

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Add the beef and saute until lightly browned , stirring to break up any clumps , about 7 minutes.

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Add the onion and garlic and saute for 5 minutes longer.

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Add all the remaining ingredients except the butter and almonds.

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Mix well and simmer , uncovered , over moderate heat for about 20 minutes.

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In a small skillet , heat the butter and saute the almonds until they are golden brown.

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Mound the beef onto a serving platter and surround with white rice.

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Drizzle almonds over rice.

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Ingredients

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vegetable oil, ground beef, onion, garlic clove, tomatoes, apples, jalapeno pepper, raisins, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt and pepper, butter, almonds, cooked rice