Picadillo Dip

Name: Picadillo Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4 cups.
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 cup water; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 can (14-1/4 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/2 cup slivered almonds; 1/4 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; Tortilla chips

For a hearty hot dip that's both sweet and savory, try this recipe from Lisa Revell of Vernon, New Jersey. "The unusual combination of ingredients makes this snack great," Lisa informs.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 cup water
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14-1/4 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Tortilla chips

Directions

In a large saucepan, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Add the water, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes; drain. Stir in the next six ingredients. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve hot with chips.