Ingredients

  • 1 28-ounce can chopped tomatoes with juice
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 pound ground turkey breast
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon medium-hot chili powder (more to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons cider vinegar or rice vinegar
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tart apple, peeled, cored and finely chopped
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage (about 6 ounces)
  • Salsa and crumbled queso fresco as desired

Method

  • Pulse the canned tomatoes with juice in a food processor fitted with the steel blade until pureed.
  • Set aside.
  • Heat the canola oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat and add the onion.
  • Cook, stirring often, until onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until it is fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute.
  • Turn the heat up to medium-high and add the ground turkey.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper and cook, stirring and breaking apart the meat, until it is lightly browned, about 8 minutes.
  • If the meat has released any liquid into the pan, carefully pour it off, then stir in the pepper, chili powder, cinnamon, cloves and raisins and stir together for 1 minute.
  • Add the pureed tomatoes, 1 tablespoon of the vinegar and salt to taste, and bring to a simmer.
  • Simmer 15 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring often.
  • Add the apple and continue to simmer for 10 minutes, or until the mixture is thick and meaty.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning.
  • Cover the cabbage with cold water and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Drain and spin dry.
  • Toss with the remaining vinegar.
  • Heat the tortillas and spoon the picadillo onto each one.
  • Top with shredded cabbage, garnish with salsa and crumbled queso fresco if desired, and serve.