• 2-3/4 Tbs. olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 cup pine nuts or slivered almonds
• 1/2 tsp. ground coriander
• 1-1/2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 lb. free flowing frozen beef mince
• 1 cup golden raisins or black raisins
• 1 tsp. ground chilli powder
• 1/3 cup plus 3 Tbs. chicken stock
• 1/8 tsp. black pepper

Heat oil in a heavy nonstick pan over medium-high heat until just foaming. Add next 6 ingredients. Cook 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until mince is sealed and pine nuts are slightly golden. Add raisins, chili powder, stock, and pepper. Continue to cook 5-6 minutes, stirring constantly.

Per serving: calories 544, fat 31.4g, 49% calories from fat, cholesterol 179mg, protein 32.4g, carbohydrates 39.8g, fiber 3.9g, sugar 34.5g, sodium 206mg, diet points 13.2.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.1, Fruit: 2.2, Bread: 0.0, Lean meat: 0.1, Fat: 5.6, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 4.8

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The recommended wines are: Chablis, Zinfandel, or White Zinfandel.