Living On Food: Argentinian Beef Empanada Mix

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (Bon Appetit recommended 20% fat, but I used lean)
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 red bell peppers, seeded, chopped
• Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
• 3 tablespoons ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons sweet paprika
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken stock or broth (I use water and add bit of extra salt and spices)
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup pitted green olives (Picholine or Spanish), rinsed well, cut in half lengthwise