Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 onion, peeled and chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup water or beef broth
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• peas and carrots
• 2 tablespoons raisins
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a pan over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions and garlic and cook until limp.
2. Add ground beef and cook, breaking to pieces with the back of a spoon, until lightly browned. Drain excess fat, if any.
3. Add fish sauce and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes.
4. Add tomato sauce and crushed tomatoes.
5. Add water and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and cook for about 10 to 15 minutes or until beef is cooked through.
6. Add potatoes, carrots, peas, raisins. Cover and continue to simmer for about 3 to 5 minutes or until tender.
7. Continue to cook until sauce is reduced and thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.