Turkey Stew
Turkey Stew
Guisado de PavoCook fresh turkey or use leftover turkey for this hearty whole-meal stew. A splash of lime in the stew just before eating is a refreshing touch. Serve with tortillas or crusty rolls, such as the Whole-Wheat Rolls.
Ingrediënten
- Makes 4 to 6 servings
- Basic Cooked Turkey Breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium white onion coarsely chopped
- 4 large garlic cloves thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano Mexican variety preferred, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 medium tomatoes peeled and chopped
- 4 cups turkey stock from cooking the turkey or canned chicken broth
- 3 medium carrots peeled and cut into 1⁄2-inch pieces
- 3 medium zucchini trimmed and cut into 1⁄2-inch pieces
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground pepper or to taste
- ¼ cup loosely packed chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 large avocado Hass variety preferred, peeled and diced
- Lime wedges
Instructies
- Prepare the turkey breast.
- Cut the cooked turkey into 1⁄2-inch cubes.
- Cover and reserve (there will be about 4 cups).
- Measure out 4 cups of turkey stock.
- If more broth is needed, add canned chicken broth to make 4 cups.
- Set the broth aside.
- In a large saucepan, heat the oil and cook the onion until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the garlic, oregano, cumin, and tomatoes.
- Bring to a boil and cook until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Add the reserved turkey broth, carrots, and zucchini.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Add the turkey, salt, pepper, and cilantro.
- Simmer the stew until completely heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning.
- Serve garnished with avocado and lime wedges.
