Picadillo...Caribbean Chili
This Caribbean classic is not your Southwest Chili! Different flavors will make this a new favorite!
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Calories: 241kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1 onion (peeled and chopped)
- 4 garlic cloves (peeled and minced)
- 1½ pounds ground turkey (or ground beef)
- 28 ounces canned whole tomatoes (broken up with your hands, or a potato masher)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 bay leaves
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves (or allspice)
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ⅓ cup raisins (or currants)
- ⅓ cup stuffed olives
- 2 tablespoons capers (with juice)
- ¼ teaspoon Tabasco (or other hot sauce, OPTIONAL)
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Place a small stockpot over a medium heat. When it’s heated, add one tablespoon of olive oil, and the onions. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook until the onions have started to soften, approximately 5-8 minutes. Add the garlic, and cook until fragrant, approximately 30 second
- Increase the heat to medium-high, and add the remaining olive oil and ground turkey. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook until the turkey is cooked almost all the way through, stirring occasionally.
- Add the tomatoes, cinnamon, cumin, bay leaves, cloves (or allspice) and nutmeg, and stir to combine. Bring to a light boil, and lower the heat to simmer. Cover and cook for approximately 30 minutes
- Add the raisins (or currants), olives and capers. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes
- Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, and hot sauce as desired. Remove the bay leaves, and serve with rice
Nutrition Facts
Picadillo...Caribbean Chili
Serving Size
6 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
241
% Daily Value*
Fat
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
0.02
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
62
mg
21
%
Sodium
447
mg
19
%
Potassium
701
mg
20
%
Carbohydrates
16
g
5
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
29
g
58
%
Vitamin A
227
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
15
mg
18
%
Calcium
77
mg
8
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.