Cuban Picadillo

Ingredients

For 6 servings

• ½ large chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tomato (chopped)
• ½ red bell pepper (finely chopped)
• 2 tbsp cilantro
• 1 ½ lb 93% lean ground beef
• 4 oz tomato sauce (½ can )
• ¼ cup water
• kosher salt
• fresh ground pepper
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1-2 dried bay leaves
• 2 tbsp pitted green olives or alcaparrado (capers would work too)
• 2-4 tbsp olive brine