Prepare Ingredients: Begin by finely chopping one large onion, one bell pepper, and four cloves of garlic. Gather your other ingredients and have them ready.

Sauté Vegetables: In a large skillet, heat two tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and bell pepper, sautéing for 5-7 minutes until soft and translucent.

Cook Beef: Add one pound of ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up. Cook for 8-10 minutes until well browned and no longer pink.

Add Remaining Ingredients: Stir in minced garlic, tomato sauce, sliced olives, raisins, cumin, oregano, and bay leaves. Mix well.

Simmer: Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for approximately 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Serve: Remove bay leaves and serve warm over fluffy white rice or black beans.