Picadillo Tvp

Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/257322/chef-johns-picadillo/

Ingredients

• 2+ Tbsp avocado oil (with beef and original recipe it would be 8 Tbsp oil)
• 180 grams TVP (~2.5 cups)
• 1 medium onion diced
• 2 jalapenos
• 1/2 tsp salt (plus more to taste)
• 1 tsp pepper
• 2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/4 tsp cayenne
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 3 Tbsp red-wine vinegar
• 3 cups crushed tomatoes
• 3 cups water
• 1 tsp better than boullion chicken
• 1/4 cup currants
• 1/2 cup sliced pimiento stuffed green olives

Steps

1. Heat 1-2 Tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium low heat
2. sweat the onions and jalapenos with salt for 5-10 minutes
3. Add garlic and cook for ~ minute
4. Add spices and cook for ~1 minutes
5. Add in vinegar, tomatoes, water, currants, and boillion, deglaze plan
6. Increase heat to medium high, bring to a simmer, and reduce heat to medium-low
7. cover and cook for 30 - 35 minutes adding more water as needed
8. Stir in sliced olices and cook for 10 to 15 more minutes
9. Season with additional salt and oil to achieve desired taste / texture

Notes

• on 2022 May 22 I needed to add ~3 tsp salt at the end to get it seasoned properly. Definitely next time I should add more bouillon, or MSG instead of just salt.