PICADILLO WITH RICE AND BLACK BEANS

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I used to love eating Picadillo when I lived in Key West many years ago. Found this recipe in the paper so I can now enjoy this again. I don't eat beef so I use ground turkey breast instead. Easy quick little dinner.

Provided by Babs in Toyland

Categories     Poultry

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey breast
1 1/4 cups water
2 1/2 cups chunky salsa, divided (mild or medium)
1 (15 ounce) can rinsed and drained black beans
1 cup quick cook brown rice
1 cored peeled and chopped apple (about 1/2 inch dice)
12 stuffed Spanish olives, sliced
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Cook beef or turkey on medium heat in a large non-stick skillet for 5 minutes or until no longer pink; drain well.
  • Meanwhile, combine water, 1 cup salsa and beans in a 3 quart pan.
  • Bring to a boil over medium high heat.
  • Add rice.
  • Stir, cover and reduce heat to low.
  • Cook 10 minutes and remove from heat.
  • To cooked meat, add remaining 1 1/2 cups salsa, apple, olives, cinnamon and raisins.
  • Cover and cook for 7 minutes or until apples are softened and mixture is heated through.
  • Serve picadillo with rice and beans mixture.
  • Garnish with slivered almonds.

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