Picadillo

2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion chopped
1 cup raisins
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cloves garlic finely chopped
2 medium apples peeled and chopped
2 10 ounces each cans diced tomatoes and green chilies undrained
1/2 cup slivered almonds toasted

Cook beef and onion in 12 inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally until beef is brown; drain.

Mix beef mixture and remaining ingredients except almonds in 3 1/2 to 6 quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on low heat setting 3-4 hours or until most of the liquid is absorbed

Stir in almonds.

Makes 12 servings