Turkey Picadillo

Name: Turkey Picadillo
Ingredients: 2 eggs (optional); 14 ounces lean ground turkey or 14 ounces lean ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 small carrot, diced small 1/4 inch or smaller; 3/4 cup chopped scallion, divided; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 4 teaspoons chili powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 cup golden raisin; 1/2 cup chopped pimento-stuffed green olives; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 1/2 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

16 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

2 eggs (optional)
14 ounces lean ground turkey or 14 ounces lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small carrot, diced small 1/4 inch or smaller
3/4 cup chopped scallion, divided
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup golden raisin
1/2 cup chopped pimento-stuffed green olives
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Directions

1

If using eggs, place in a small saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil; simmer on medium-low for 15 minutes. Drain, peel and slice and set aside.
2

Cook meat and onions in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, crumbling the turkey with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. If you like, you can blot off any excess oil, more desireable if you are using ground beef.
3

Add 1/2 cup scallions, diced carrots and garlic; cook over medium heat, stirring often, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in chili powder, oregano, cumin, cinnamon and cayenne. Continue to cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add raisins, olives, tomato paste, water and stir to blend. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Season with pepper.
4

Garnish with the remaining scallions and the hard-cooked eggs, if desired.