Picadillo With Ground Turkey And Raisins

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked brown rice
• 2 cups water
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 yellow onion, peeled and diced
• 1 bell pepper, cored, seeded, and diced
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3/4 pound lean ground turkey or beef
• 1 can (14.5 ounce) low-sodium diced tomatoes (including liquid)
• 1 can (15.5 ounce) low-sodium black beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1/4 cup green olives, chopped
• 1/4 cup raisins

Method

1. 1 Cook brown rice according to package instructions.
2. 2 Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook and stir for 10 minutes until softened and lightly browned.
3. 3 Stir in oregano, cumin, black pepper, and salt.
4. 4 Add ground meat in small amounts, stirring well. Cook for 5 minutes until fully cooked through.
5. 5 Add black beans and diced tomatoes with liquid. Simmer for 15 minutes until flavors blend.
6. 6 Stir in chopped olives and raisins. Cook for 2 minutes until heated through.
7. 7 Serve over rice. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.