Turkey Picadillo

Cuban Ground Turkey Picadillo is a lightened up version of the traditional dish made with ground beef. This sweet and savory mixture combines briny olives and capers, with sweet golden raisins, black beans and plenty of delicious spices. Serve it over rice or as a taco filling and enjoy!

📝 Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons olive oil (divided )
• 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey
• 1 yellow onion (minced)
• 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 cup white wine ( or dry vermouth)
• 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
• 1/3 cup pimento stuffed green olives (chopped, plus 1 tablespoon brine)
• 1/3 cup golden raisins
• 1/2 cup black beans (canned )
• 1 Tablespoon capers
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne (or to taste)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Heat 1 TBSP olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey with salt and pepper and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Drain the turkey and set aside in a bowl.
2. 2Return the same skillet to the burner, add the remaining 1 TBSP olive oil and reduce the heat to medium. Add the 1 yellow onion, 1 red bell pepper, 4 cloves garlic and 2 bay leaves . Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and translucent.
3. 3Return the cooked turkey to the skillet and add the ½ cup white wine, 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce, 1/3 cup pimento stuffed green olives and 1 TBSP brine, 1/3 cup golden raisins, ½ cup black beans, 1 Tablespoon capers, 2 teaspoons cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon cayenne. Simmer for 15 minutes.
4. 4Remove bay leaves and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
5. 5Serve warm with rice, or as a taco stuffing.