Cuban Style Turkey Picadillo

Cuban Style Turkey Picadillo
4.5 from 2 ratings
Pick this tasty Cuban-Style Turkey Picadillo recipe when in need of a nutrient-dense meal.
Servings
6
servings
Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion,cut into 1/2 in dice
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 pound foster farms organic ground turkey
  • salt and pepper
  • 4 large roma tomatoes or 14oz can diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 pinch of ground cloves
  • 1 pinch of ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2/3 cup sultana raisins
  • 2/3 cup pimento stuffed green olives
Directions
  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the onions and saute for 6 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the garlic and continue to cook, stirring frequently, for another 4 minutes until the onions are soft and golden. Add the tomato paste and stir, cooking for another 2 minutes until the tomato paste is caramelized. Add the turkey and cook, stirring to break up any lumps for another 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes, vinegar, spices and season with salt and pepper. Add 1/4 cup of water and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, and reduce to a simmer. Cook, uncovered for 10 minutes, until mixture is thick. Stir in the raisins and the olives. Serve