Beef Picadillo

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3 tablespoons currants

1/2 cup sherry 

2 tablespoons butter 

4 cloves garlic, chopped 

2 medium onions, chopped 

Salt and freshly ground black pepper 

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 round tablespoons paprika or smoked sweet paprika 

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 jar piquillo peppers, drained (about 1 cup) 

1 cup tomato sauce 

1/2 cup slivered or sliced almonds, lightly toasted 

4 cups Beef and Tomato Base, recipe follows

Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish 

Good-quality ridged potato chips, to serve 

Beef and Tomato Base:

2 to 3 tablespoons canola oil

3 pounds ground beef sirloin, at room temperature

Salt and coarse black pepper

Salt and coarse black pepper 

1/2 cup tomato paste 

4 cups beef stock