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Turkey Picadillo In Puff Pastry Cups

Here's how you make Turkey Picadillo In Puff Pastry Cups
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  • Servings: 6
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 15m
    • The following recipe serves 6 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 pound ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced.
  • 1 small (4 ounce) whole tomato (diced)
  • 4 ounces orange bell pepper (1/2 pepper, chopped)
  • 3/4 cup salsa (I used Frontera Double Roasted Tomato Salsa, Note: I specifically used Frontera Double Roasted Tomato Salsa, but you can use any chunky jarred salsa, or use El Pato Tomato Sauce, which is smooth but spicy. Adjust to your taste.*)
  • Fine sea salt and black pepper , to taste
  • 1 package (10 ounce) puff pastry shells ( Pepperidge Farms Puff Pastry Shells)
  • 1/3 cup crema (Mexican crema or sour cream)
  • 2 tablespoons minced cilantro (fresh)
  • 2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (OPTIONAL)
  • Note: this recipe was developed for a cooking game that did not allow use of Mexican Cotija cheese or queso fresco. Either of these cheeses would be much BETTER than the cheddar cheese included as an optional ingredient. ;-)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking up the turkey, until it is no longer pink. Season lightly with salt and pepper.

  • Step 2: Add the onion and garlic and cook one minute longer.

  • Step 3: Add the diced tomatoes and chopped bell pepper. Cook an additional three minutes, or until the peppers begin to soften.

  • Step 4: Add the salsa and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for a few minutes. Add more salsa if needed. It should be moist, but not soupy. Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed. If you like it spicier, add some red pepper flakes or minced fresh Serrano chiles.

  • Step 5: Remove from heat and set aside.

  • Step 6: Prepare the Puff Pastry shells per package directions. When they are close to done, heat the picadillo until piping hot.

  • Step 7: Open the shells, fill with the picadillo, add a dollop of crema or sour cream, then garnish with cilantro, green onion, and olives. Top with shredded cheddar, if using (optional).

  • Step 8: Serve immediately

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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