Pacific Northwest Canned Pears

PICADILLO PEAR OLÉ
Yield: 48 Servings (3/4 Cup)

INGREDIENTS

8 lbs. Ground beef
4 lbs. (3 qt.) Onion, chopped
4 oz. (1/2 cup) Sugar
3 Tbsp. Salt
2-1/2 Tbsp. Ground cinnamon
2-1/2 Tbsp. Ground cumin
3-3/4 lbs. (2 qt.) Crushed tomato, canned, with liquid
5-1/4 lbs. (3 qt.) Pacific Northwest Canned Pears, diced, drained
1-1/2 cups Vinegar

METHOD
Brown beef until it begins to release its fat. Stir in onion. Cook until onion is soft, about 10 minutes; drain off excess fat. Stir in seasonings; cook, stirring 1 minute. Stir in tomato, pears and vinegar; simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 15 minutes.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS
Use as a filling for tacos, tostadas or burritos, or as an entrп with rice and a vegetable.

NUTRITION (Per Serving)
Calories: 240,   Calories from Fat: 115,   Fat: 13g,   Saturated Fat: 5g,
Cholesterol: 50mg,   Sodium: 588mg,   Carbohydrate: 16g,   Dietary Fiber: 2g,
Sugar: 12g,   Protein: 15g,   Vitamin A: 4% DV,   Vitamin C: 9% DV,
Calcium: 4% DV,   Potassium: 8% DV,   Iron: 12% DV