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turkey picadillo

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
Daily Inspiration S
Somewhere, TX

This classic Cuban dish is traditionally made with ground beef, but using turkey offers a great lower-fat alternative. Serving size is 1 cup picadillo to 3/4 cup rice. Recipe from Cooking Light Magazine

(3 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For turkey picadillo

  • 1 tsp
    olive oil
  • 1/2 c
    finely chopped onion
  • 1 lb
    ground turkey
  • 3
    garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 c
    low-salt beef broth
  • 1/3 c
    raisins
  • 1/3 c
    coarsely chopped pimiento-stuffed olives
  • 3 Tbsp
    capers
  • 1 Tbsp
    tomato paste
  • jarred prepared sofrito (goya brand) to taste
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 c
    hot cooked rice
  • chopped parsley, optional

How To Make turkey picadillo

  • 1
    Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute 5 minutes. Add turkey and garlic and cook 5 minutes or until browned; stirring to crumble.
  • 2
    Add broth and next 5 ingredients (broth through pepper); stir well. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat and simmer 25 minutes.
  • 3
    Serve with rice and garnish with parsley, if desired.
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