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Green Chile Picadillo

Green Chile Picadillo: A Flavorful Upgrade with Turkey Bacon

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Discover a delicious twist on the traditional picadillo with turkey bacon and green chiles for a flavorful and health-conscious meal.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 4 slices turkey bacon
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup olives, sliced

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and crumble.
  2. In the same skillet, add ground turkey and cook until browned.
  3. Add onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
  4. Stir in the green chiles, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  5. Mix in the tomato sauce and olives, and let simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Serve hot, topped with the crumbled turkey bacon.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add a splash of lime juice before serving.
  • Adjust the spice level by adding more chili powder or fresh peppers.
  • Author: Souzan
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Low Carb

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg