Turkey Picadillo
"Turkey Picadillo offers a healthier twist on my beloved Cuban beef picadillo recipe, utilizing lean ground turkey for a lighter option."
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Ingredients
- 1.33 lb 93% lean ground turkey
- 2 small bay leaves
- 2 tbsp green Spanish pitted olives
- 1 medium tomato
- 1/2 medium onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tbsp red bell pepper
- 2 tbsp cilantro
- 4 oz tomato sauce
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp ground cumin
Instructions
- 1
In a large sauté pan, cook the ground turkey over medium heat, seasoning it with salt and pepper. Use a wooden spoon to crumble the meat into smaller pieces as it browns.
- 2
While the turkey is cooking, prepare the sofrito by finely chopping the onion, garlic, bell pepper, tomato, and cilantro. (I prefer to use my mini chopper for a quick process.)
- 3
Stir the sofrito into the turkey mixture and allow it to cook together on low heat.
- 4
Incorporate the olives along with approximately 2 tablespoons of their brine (this enhances the flavor), cumin, bay leaves, and additional salt if desired.
- 5
Pour in the tomato sauce and add 1/4 cup of water, stirring everything together thoroughly.
- 6
Lower the heat to a simmer, cover the pan, and let it cook for about 15 to 20 minutes for the flavors to combine beautifully.