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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
Cuisine Cuban
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