Cozy Leftover Turkey Stew
This cozy turkey stew recipe is a great way to use up all your turkey leftovers! Tender chunks of turkey with bacon, carrots and potatoes in a rich creamy broth – so easy, hearty and absolutely delicious.
Servings: 4
Calories: 636kcal
Ingredients
- 4 strips bacon , smoked
- splash of white wine , sherry or Marsala
- 2 tbsp butter , usalted
- 1 large onion , roughly chopped
- 2 stalks celery , sliced
- 2 large carrots , cubed
- 5 medium potatoes , peeled and quartered
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic granules
- 1 tsp dried thyme or parsley
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 4 cups (1 liter) chicken broth or bouillon
- 1 pound (450g) turkey meat , cubed or shredded
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (=cornflour)
- ⅓ cup (80ml) cream , heavy / double
- 3 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan
- 3 tbsp flat leaf parsley , chopped
Instructions
- Add streaky smoked bacon to a large casserole and cook over low heat until the bacon starts rendering its fat and crisps up. Transfer the bacon to a cutting board once cooked and roughly chop.4 strips bacon
- Pour a splash of wine to the pan to deglaze, scraping the any browned bits loose as you cook it down. Add the butter throw in the onion, celery, carrots and potatoes once it has melted. Sprinkle the vegetables with the salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika and thyme and cook for 5-7 minutes.splash of white wine, 2 tbsp butter, 1 large onion, 2 stalks celery, 2 large carrots, 5 medium potatoes, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp garlic granules, 1 tsp dried thyme or parsley, ½ tsp black pepper, ½ tsp sweet paprika
- Stir in the mustard and tomato paste and pour in the broth and soy sauce. Bring to a simmer then stir in the turkey and bacon.1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 4 cups (1 liter) chicken broth , 1 pound (450g) turkey meat
- Cover the casserole and transfer to the oven for 40-50 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked through.
- Dissolve the cornstarch in a tablespoon of cold water and add to the stew, heating it through for two minutes or until the broth starts to thicken.1 tbsp cornstarch
- Stir in the cream and grated Parmesan off the heat and garnish with the chopped parsley. Serve with bread to mop up every delicious drop!⅓ cup (80ml) cream, 3 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan, 3 tbsp flat leaf parsley
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Notes
STORING AND FREEZING: This turkey stew will keep for up to four days in the refrigerator. You can also freeze it, without the cream, for up to three months.
VARIATIONS: You can add any vegetables you like in this stew. Root vegetables that require a long cooking time can go in with the potatoes. Green beans, peas and the like need minimal cooking so you can add them right at the end.
Nutrition
Calories: 636kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 1982mg | Potassium: 1874mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 6083IU | Vitamin C: 61mg | Calcium: 147mg | Iron: 5mg
