Turkey Picadillo Sandwiches

• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 8 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 6 -ounce can tomato paste
• 1/3 cup golden raisins
• 1/2 cup chopped pimiento-stuffed olives, plus 2 tablespoons olive juice
• 4 soft sesame buns or Portuguese rolls, split
• Sliced avocado, for garnish (optional)

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add the onion and garlic and cook until slightly soft, about 2 minutes.
4. Add the bay leaves, cumin, chili powder and allspice; toast 1 to 2 minutes.
5. Add the turkey, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste.
6. Cook about 5 minutes, breaking up the meat.
7. Add the tomato paste and stir until brick red, 3 to 4 minutes.
8. Add 2 cups water, the raisins, olives and olive juice.
9. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook over medium heat until thickened, about 15 minutes.
10. Uncover and cook, stirring, 3 more minutes.
11. Season with salt and pepper.
12. Drizzle the cut sides of the rolls with olive oil, place on a baking sheet and warm in the oven, about 5 minutes.
13. Fill the rolls with the turkey mixture.
14. Garnish with avocado, if desired.
15. Per serving: Calories 484; Fat 16 g (Saturated 2 g); Cholesterol 56 mg; Sodium 944 mg; Carbohydrate 47 g; Fiber 6 g; Protein 43 g
16. Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

extravirgin olive oil, onion, garlic, bay leaves, ground cumin, chili powder, ground allspice, ground turkey, kosher salt, tomato paste, golden raisins, olives, sesame buns, avocado

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/turkey-picadillo-sandwiches-recipe.html (may not work)