Picadillo...Caribbean Chili
This Caribbean classic is not your Southwest Chili! Different flavors will make this a new favorite!
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Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Latin American
Keyword: Comfort Food, Easy, Gluten-Free, Turkey
Servings: 6
Calories: 241kcal
Author: From Jackie Waddy

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
  • 1 onion (peeled and chopped)
  • 4 garlic cloves (peeled and minced)
  • 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
  • teaspoon ground cloves (or allspice)
  • teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • cup raisins (or currants)
  • 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.
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