California Raisin Ala Cubana

Ingredients

• 2 slices of Gardenia California Raisin Loaf
• 1 tbsp. of Olive Oil
• 150g of Ground Beef
• 3 cloves of Garlic
• 1 pc. of White Onion
• 2 pcs. of Tomato
• 1 pc. of Carrot
• ¼ cup of Green Peas
• 2 tbsp. of Tomato Paste
• ¼ cup of Tomato Sauce
• 2 tsp. of Salt
• 1 tsp of Pepper
• 1 pc of Egg

Procedure

• Wash and dry all produce, set aside.
• Peel and mince the garlic and onion, set aside.
• Chop the tomato and carrots into a small dice (pea-sized cubes), set aside.
• In a dry pan over medium heat, toast the slices of Gardenia California Raisin Loaf. Set aside.
• Slice diagonally to have two triangle halves, set aside.
• In a pan with oil over medium high heat, saute garlic and onion for 1-2 minutes until translucent.
• Add tomato, carrot, and tomato paste, cook for 1-2 more minutes. (To cook off the bitter taste).
• Add ground beef, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the beef is no longer pink.
• Add green peas and tomato sauce, mix for a few more seconds until the peas are warmed through. Set aside.
• In a pan with oil, fry an egg until the edges are crispy, set aside.

Optional: If serving for more portions, cut the eggs into strips.
On a plate / platter, start with the toast.
Then add a layer of the cooked meat mixture
Garnish with the egg (or strips)

Serve and enjoy!