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picadillo w/ spanish rice

(1 rating)
smonfils avatar
Recipe by
sherry monfils
@smonfils
worcester, MA

My son-in-law comes from Peurto Rico and his mother makes the most amazing spanish food. I love when she cooks! This is just one of her recipes. She makes this w/ ground beef, I make it w/ ground turkey breast. It's healthier w/ the turkey, but feel free to use beef!

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For picadillo w/ spanish rice

  • 1 pkg
    carolina yellow rice
  • 1 c
    frozen peas
  • 1 lb
    ground turkey breast
  • 1 lg
    onion, chopped
  • 1
    1.25 oz pkg dry chili mix
  • 3/4 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 2
    14-1/2 oz cans each, diced tomatoes w/ chiles
  • 1/2 c
    whole green olives
  • 1/2 c
    raisins
  • 3 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 2 Tbsp
    apple cider vinegar

How To Make picadillo w/ spanish rice

  • 1
    Prepare rice as directed. Stir the peas into the rice. Cover and reserve. Spray a lg skillet w/ cooking spray, set over med-high heat. Cook turkey in skillet, adding onion the last 5 mins of cooking. Make sure the turkey is browned. Stir in dry chile mix and cinnamon. Add tomatoes, 1/2 cup water, olives, raisins, sugar and vinegar. Cook until bubbly. Spoon mix over rice.
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