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

A fun flavorful dish that is full of veggies and lean protein and can be made in a flash.
Course Main Course
Keyword Carrots, Corn Starch, Cumin, Ground Pepper, Ground Turkey, Onion, Potatoes, Salt, Tomato Sauce, Zucchini
Cooking Method Sauté
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 254kcal
Author United States Department of Agriculture

Equipment

  • Frying Pan

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

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

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 691mg | Potassium: 967mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 8646IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 3mg