Turkey Picadillo Sandwiches (aka Mexican Sloppy Joe's)
 
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Difficulty: Easy
Est. Cost: $12
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 8 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1¼ pounds ground turkey
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 6 -ounce can tomato paste
  • ¼ to ⅓ cup golden raisins
  • ½ cup chopped pimiento-stuffed olives, plus 2 tablespoons olive juice
  • 4 soft sesame buns or Portuguese rolls, split
  • Cilantro and sliced avocado, for garnish
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until slightly soft, about 2 minutes. Add the bay leaves, cumin, chili powder and allspice; toast 1 to 2 minutes. Add the turkey, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Cook about 5 minutes, breaking up the meat.
  2. Add the tomato paste and stir until brick red, 3 to 4 minutes. Add 1 and ¾ cups water, the raisins, olives and olive juice. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook over medium heat until thickened, about 15 minutes. Uncover and cook, stirring, 3 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Drizzle the cut sides of the rolls with olive oil, place on a baking sheet and warm in the oven, about 5 minutes. Fill the rolls with the turkey mixture. Garnish with avocado and cilantro.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 484 Fat: 16 g Saturated fat: 2 g Carbohydrates: 47 g Sodium: 944 mg Protein: 43 g Cholesterol: 56 mg
Recipe by The Amiable Cooks at https://theamiablecooks.com/turkey-picadillo-sandwiches-aka-mexican-sloppy-joes/