Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1.33 lb 93% lean ground turkey
  • 4 oz tomato sauce ((1/2 can))
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 small bay leaves
  • 2 tbsp green Spanish pitted olives (plus 2 tbsp brine)
  • 1 medium tomato
  • 1/2 medium onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp red bell pepper (finely chopped)
  • 2 tbsp cilantro (optional)

Instruction

  • Brown the ground turkey on medium heat in large sauté pan and season with salt and pepper. Use a wooden spoon to break the meat up into small pieces.
  • Meanwhile, while turkey is cooking, make the sofrito by chopping onion, garlic, pepper, tomato and cilantro. (I quickly do it in my mini chopper)
  • Add sofrito to the meat and continue cooking on a low heat.
  • Add olives and about 2 tbsp of the brine (this adds great flavor) cumin, bay leaves, and more salt if needed.
  • Add tomato sauce and 1/4 cup of water and mix well.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer covered about 15 to 20 minutes to let the flavors meld.