May recipe challenge: Tempeh Picadillo

I made this recipe back in May but I didn't photograph it so I couldn't post it then. Here it is, a month later. Story of my life.
There are a few things you should know about traditional picadillos. The term Picadillo comes from "Picar" which in Spanish means to chop. It is basically a chopped salad, only it's cooked. It is typically made with ground beef or pork and then you add any and all vegetables you have at hand, season it and serve it inside tacos, enchiladas or paired with beans and/or rice. It's a very simple and easy recipe and one that made an appearance on our table many times.
We are going out of town next week and I wanted to clean out my refrigerator, so I decided that a Picadillo was in order. I added things to it my mom would probably say I pushed the limits. But then I always do :) so here is my June version of last months challenge:
Tempeh Picadillo
2 packages of organic tempeh, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
3 organic leeks, chopped (white and green parts only)
1 organic red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 organic yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
3 stalks of organic celery, chopped
1/2 cabbage, finely chopped (I used organic but conventional is ok--clean 15)
4 medium to large organic bok choy chopped finely.
1/2 cup chopped organic cilantro
4 cloves of garlic
2 cups organic chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup of beer
1 cup vegetable broth
2tb olive oil, divided
1tsp cumin
1tsp ground coriander
1tsp dry chipotle chili
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1. Heat 1tb olive oil in large sauté pan and brown tempeh on all sides. Add spices and cook until fragrant. Set aside.

2. In the same pan heat 1tb of olive oil and sauté leeks, peppers, and celery until vegetables are soft.

3. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add beer, tomatoes, broth, salt and pepper and bring to a slow simmer. Add tempeh back to pan, cover and let simmer for approximately 10 minutes.

4. Add cabbage and bok choy. Taste for seasonings and adjust accordingly. Cover and let simmer until vegetables are cooked (~20 minutes). Add cilantro, turn off heat and let sit for a few minutes.
5. Serve with tortillas, beans, rice, or just by itself.
6. Enjoy!

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