Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 large white onion, chopped
  • 8 garlic cloves, minced
  • 6 Turkish bay leaves
  • 2 pounds ground turkey
  • 1 can (14 1/2-ounces) diced tomatoes in juice
  • 3/4 cup raisins
  • 3/4 cup sliced drained (pitted) pimiento-stuffed green olives
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon ground chipotle powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Some cinnamon, oregano, and cumin (whatever smells good)
  • Salt and pepper

Method

  • Heat oil in large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, and bay leaves; saute until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add turkey; saute until cooked, breaking up into chunks. Drain. Add all remaining ingredients. Simmer until picadillo thickens, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Discard bay leaves. Serve warm over yellow rice (and with black beans if desired).