Simple Turkey Picadillo 

A delicious, lighter version of the traditional dish, typically made with ground beef. Picadillo is a latin dish usually served with rice and plantains or used as a filling for empanadas or tacos.

HERE'S HOW EASY IT IS

Servings: 6 servings • Cook Time: 35 minutes

• 1 1/2 lb lean ground turkey
• 4 oz (1/2 can) tomato sauce
• kosher salt
• fresh ground pepper
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tbsp alcaparrado (capers or green olives would work too)

Sofrito:

• 1/2 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1/2 bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp cilantro

Brown the ground turkey on medium heat in large sauté pan and season with salt and pepper. Use a wooden spoon to break the meat up into small pieces.

Meanwhile, while turkey is cooking, make the sofrito by chopping onion, garlic, pepper, tomato and cilantro.

Add sofrito to the meat and continue cooking on a low heat. Add alcaparrado (or olives and capers) and about 2 tbsp of the brine (this adds great flavor) cumin, bay leaves, and more salt if needed. Add tomato sauce and 1/4 cup of water and mix well. Reduce heat and simmer covered about 15-20 minutes.