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In a large skillet, add 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat.
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When butter foams, add ground beef.
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Cook the beef for 710 minutes, stirring every few minutes, until the beef is browned.
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Use a wooden spoon to break the beef into small bits as you stir.
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When the beef is cooked through, add the onion, garlic, coriander, chili powder, and cayenne pepper.
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Stir for 5 minutes until the onion starts to soften, then add the tomato sauce.
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Stir the tomato sauce and let the sauce come to a bubble.
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When the tomato sauce bubbles, add the remaining butter, the olives, and the honey.
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Stir, and taste: add salt to your preference or more cayenne pepper for spice!
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Turn the heat to low and let the picadillo simmer for 10 minutes or until youre ready to serve.
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Serve over rice and/or with pita.
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Enjoy!
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Notes: 1.
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Use any kind of olives you like!
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If you have some olive haters in your group, keep the pieces large or the olives whole so they can be fished out.
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You can also substitute capers for the olivesuse 1/4 cup.
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For extra-special rice, cook white rice with vegetable or chicken stock in place of water and 1/2 teaspoon turmeric for a bright yellow color.
