"Healthier" Piccadillo

Healthier Piccadillo "the start"

Either you know it or you don't, Piccadillo is a very COMMON meal in the Cuban household but has also made its way to many Latin {and pretty much anyones} dinner tables {which BTW I am 1/2 Colombian so I need to represent every now and then for my culture}. ;-)

Its not always the healthiest meal but many have swapped out the ground beef for turkey to help lower the fats and still keep it tasty. While I was recreating this meal, I came up with this AMAZING recipe {with added veggies} that was DEVOURED by our entire household---- including my 6 and 3 year old little booger boys. Feel free to modify for you and your families needs. 

Hope you all can try it and enjoy it as much as we did. :-)

INGREDIENTS

• 1 Lb Extra Lean Ground Turkey (I buy Trader Joes)
• 1 Lb Extra Lean Ground Beef (Trader Joes)
• 1 TBSP Olive Oil
• 3 Garlic Cubes (I use the frozen cubes from Trader Joes/Whole Foods but you can use 3 chopped cloves as well)
• 1/2 Red Bell Pepper; chopped
• 1/2 Green Bell Pepper; chopped
• 1/2 Zucchini; chopped
• 1 Medium Onion; chopped
• 3 Plum Tomatoes; chopped
• 1/4 Cup Tomato Paste (I use low sodium)
• 1/4 Cup Low Sodium Chicken Broth
• Badilla Sazon Tropical Seasoning (you'll see this ingredient in MANY of my dishes)
• Cauliflower Rice (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat olive oil, garlic, onions, bell peppers and zucchini over medium heat; saute 8-10 minutes or until tender.
2. Add turkey and beef to pan and cook until meat is thoroughly cooked.
3. Add chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth and about 1 tsp of sazon {careful.. you do NOT need much to add tons of flavor} to the pan and give it a good stir.
4. Lower heat, cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until tomatoes get soft and sauce thickens.
5. Taste, add additional seasonings and serve over cooked cauliflower rice, veggies or brown rice.
6. ENJOY and let me know if you try it out.