30 Minute Turkey Picadillo (Cuban Picadillo de Pavo)

Turkey Picadillo is a flavorful alternative of the traditional Cuban picadillo dish. Made with ground turkey, Cuban sofrito, and a tomato-based sauce with spices and Spanish olives, this is the perfect weeknight meal that cooks in less than 30 minutes!

📝 Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/2 cup diced green pepper
• 1/4 cup diced jarred red pimientos
• 3-4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 lb ground turkey ((make sure it's dark meat))
• 1/3 cup vino seco ((dry cooking wine))
• 6 ounces tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste ((start with 1/4 teaspoon then adjust from there))
• 1/4 cup Spanish olives (cut in half)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, green peppers, pimientos, and sauté for 2-3 minutes or until softened. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
2. 2Next, add ground turkey and cook, breaking the meat apart, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat down to medium-low.
3. 3Stir in cooking wine, tomato sauce, cumin, oregano, and, salt + pepper to taste. Simmer for 10-12 minutes. Stir in olives. Serve with white rice. Enjoy!