2 pounds ground beef 
3 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped 
1/4 cup olive oil 1 large onion, diced 
1 large green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped 
4 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 
1/8 tsp. cinnamon 
1/8 tsp. ground cloves 
1/2 tsp. crumbled oregano 
2 tablespoons capers 
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup raisins (optional)

Sauté onion, green pepper, garlic, and cayenne pepper in a large frying pan. 
Fry about 5 minutes, until the onions are softened, then add the ground beef. 

Mash ingredients into the frying meat. Add the tomatoes and cumin and cover. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes. Add capers and raisins and simmer 5 minutes longer. Salt and pepper to taste.

Black Beans and Rice

1 lb dried black beans 
1 large onion, diced 
3 garlic cloves, crushed 
3 teaspoons ground cumin 
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper 
olive oil for frying 
2 cups chicken broth 
3 tablespoons tomato paste 
1 cup long-grain white rice

Cover beans with water. Bring to boil, remove from heat and let stand one hour. Drain beans. Use a large, covered cooking pot. Sauté the onion, garlic, and green pepper, in the olive oil until tender. Add the tomato paste, black beans, and chicken stock. 

Add rice, cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally -- about 30 minutes, until rice is fully cooked. Salt and pepper to taste.

Note:  you can also cook the beans separate and then serve over the rice!