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Picadillo with ground beef and veggies on a white plate by salsa, fresh herbs, and lime.

Picadillo

United States Department of Agriculture
A fun flavorful dish that is full of veggies and lean protein and can be made in a flash.
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Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 6
Calories 254

Ingredients 

  • 1 pound Ground Turkey
  • 1 Onion Medium, chopped
  • 5 Carrots Small, diced
  • 2 Zucchini Or squash, diced
  • 2 Potatoes Medium, diced
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • Black Pepper To taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 1/4 cups Mexican Style Tomato Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Corn Starch

Equipment

  • Frying Pan

Instructions

  • Brown ground turkey in a non-stick frying pan.
  • Add onions, carrots, squash, potatoes, salt, pepper, and cumin. Sauté for about 5 minutes.
  • Add tomato sauce and just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender.
  • Dissolve cornstarch in about 1 Tablespoon of cold water, add to mixture, bring back to a boil until gravy thickens. Serve.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Picadillo
Serving Size
 
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
254
Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Cholesterol
 
55
mg
18
%
Sodium
 
691
mg
30
%
Potassium
 
967
mg
28
%
Carbohydrates
 
25
g
8
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
17
g
34
%
Vitamin A
 
8646
IU
173
%
Vitamin C
 
30
mg
36
%
Calcium
 
81
mg
8
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Carrots, Corn Starch, Cumin, Ground Pepper, Ground Turkey, Onion, Potatoes, Salt, Tomato Sauce, Zucchini