Vegan Picadillo Ⓥ

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 packages of vegan ground, I used: https://www.gardein.com/beefless-and-porkless/gluten-free/ground-bef
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
• 2 small carrots, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 3/4 cup veggie broth
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1-14.5 oz can of stewed tomatoes
• 1-15 oz can of tomato sauce
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp pepper
• optional: 1/2 cup of raisins & 1/4 cup of green olives

METHOD:

• Add 1 tbsp oil to a deep pot or pan over medium heat & add the vegan beef crumbles. Cook until done & set aside.
• Add remaining tbsp olive oil to the same pot/pan & add the diced veggies (onions, peppers & carrots) & sauté for a few minutes. Add the minced garlic, veggie broth, canned stewed tomatoes, canned tomato sauce, balsamic vinegar, bay leaves, salt & pepper & stir well to combine.
• Turn heat to low & add the cooked vegan ground beef back to the pot/pan, add the raisins & olives & let it simmer for 10 minutes or more if you want.
• Serve with rice, beans & plantains! Enjoy!