Slow-Cooker Turkey Picadillo

Picadillo, a Latin American-style hash, is usually made with ground beef. This one uses turkey and plenty of spices including chili powder, cumin, oregano and cinnamon.

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 pounds ground turkey
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
  • 2 cups diced onion
  • 2 cups chopped seeded bell peppers
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
  • 1/2 cup pitted green olives, sliced
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 28-ounce can low-sodium diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bison (or beef) and sausage and cook, breaking up the bison (or beef) with a wooden spoon, for 5 to 6 minutes. If necessary, transfer to a colander and drain any extra fat, then return to the skillet.
  • Add chili powder, cumin, oregano and cinnamon; cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in water, tomato paste and vinegar until combined.
  • Transfer the meat mixture to a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Stir in onion, peppers, corn, olives and garlic. Add tomatoes with their juice.
  • Cover and cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 7 to 8 hours. Stir the picadillo to combine and season with salt and pepper.

Source: eatingwell.com