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MiladyB · 04-08-2009, 10:32 AM

Picadillo

Ingredients:

2 eggs (optional)
1 pound lean ground beef or ground turkey breast
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped scallions, divided
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup chopped pitted green olives
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Preparation:
If using eggs, place in a small saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil; simmer on medium-low for 15 minutes. Drain; let cool; peel and slice.
Meanwhile, cook meat in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, crumbling it with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a colander; drain off fat.

Add oil to the skillet. Add onion, 1/4 cup scallions and garlic; cook over medium heat, stirring often, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in chili powder, oregano, cumin, cinnamon and cayenne; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add raisins, olives, tomato paste, water and the browned meat; stir to blend. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Season with pepper. Garnish with the remaining scallions and the hard-cooked eggs, if desired.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (with beef)
Calories 313 kcal
Calories From Protein -
Calories From Carbs -
Calories From Fat -
Carbohydrates 25 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Fat 9 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Monosaturated Fat -
Polysaturated Fat -
Protein 30 g
Potassium 362 mg
Sodium 548 mg
Iron -
Cholesterol 45 mg
Folic Acid -
Nutritional Bonus:

Per serving (with beef)
Iron (25% daily value), Vitamin A (20% dv), Vitamin C (15% dv).
Per serving (with turkey): 277 calories; 9 g fat (0 g sat, 5 g mono); 45 mg cholesterol; 25 g carbohydrate; 30 g protein; 4 g fiber; 548 mg sodium.