Step 1

Brown the ground turkey on medium heat in large sauté pan and season with salt and pepper. Use a wooden spoon to break the meat up into small pieces.

Step 2

Meanwhile, while turkey is cooking, make the sofrito by chopping onion, garlic, pepper, tomato and cilantro. (I quickly do it in my mini chopper)

Step 3

Add sofrito to the meat and continue cooking on a low heat.

Step 4

Add olives and about 2 tbsp of the brine (this adds great flavor) cumin, bay leaves, and more salt if needed.

Step 5

Add tomato sauce and 1/4 cup of water and mix well.

Step 6

Reduce heat to low and simmer covered about 15 to 20 minutes to let the flavors meld.