Best 5 Budget Stretcher Crock Pot Ground Turkey Stew Recipes

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In these tough economic times, it's more important than ever to find delicious and affordable meals for the family. One great way to do this is to use a crock pot to create a budget-stretching stew. Ground turkey is a lean and inexpensive protein that can easily be turned into a hearty and flavorful stew with the help of a few simple ingredients and a little time. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a comforting dish to serve at your next gathering, this article has the perfect recipe for you.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BUDGET STRETCHER CROCK POT GROUND TURKEY STEW



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This recipe is tasty, inexpensive, so easy to prepare, and healthy for you, too! It can be served as a stew one night, then serve leftovers over egg noodles, macaroni, or rice another night. Two meals for a family of five out of one pound of ground turkey! You can substitute any vegetables that your family enjoys. My family really loves it.

Provided by bakedapple42

Categories     Stew

Time 4h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 leek, washed, trimmed and chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, minced (optional)
1 lb ground turkey
1 cup water
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can fat-free cream of chicken soup
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can fat-free cream of mushroom soup
6 stalks celery, chopped (including leafy tops)
8 carrots, sliced
1 lb mushroom, sliced
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Place olive oil, garlic, and chopped leek in bottom of large crock pot.
  • Crumble raw ground turkey over leeks.
  • Layer carrots, then celery over turkey.
  • Spread undiluted cream of mushroom and cream of chicken over vegetables.
  • Spread sliced mushrooms over all.
  • Finally pour 1 cup water over all.
  • Set crock pot to cook for 4 hours.
  • For best results, go back and stir halfway through cooking time.
  • Season with salt and pepper before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.7, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 29.9, Sodium 83.4, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 2, Sugar 3.1, Protein 8.4

EASY GROUND TURKEY STEW



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Easy slow cooker soup made with ground turkey to limit the fat but not the taste! Serve with bread and butter!

Provided by IndyBlakester

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Turkey Soup Recipes

Time 3h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground turkey
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 medium potatoes, peeled and thickly sliced
6 medium carrots, peeled and thickly sliced
1 small onion, roughly chopped
2 (10.75 ounce) cans tomato soup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon seasoned salt (such as Lawry's®)
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground turkey with salt and pepper to taste in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  • Place turkey in the bottom of a slow cooker. Add onion, followed by potatoes and carrots.
  • Mix tomato soup with Worcestershire, seasoned salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper; stir into the slow cooker until everything is coated.
  • Cover and cook until vegetables are tender, on Low, 6 to 8 hours, or High, 3 to 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.4 calories, Carbohydrate 50.7 g, Cholesterol 83.9 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 910.8 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

SLOW COOKER TURKEY STEW



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Everyone in our family loves this recipe, even the kids! It's so easy, and tastes great left-over, too. We serve it over rice.

Provided by GHOSTFOX

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews

Time 8h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (28 ounce) can canned stewed tomatoes
¼ cup white wine
6 cubes chicken bouillon
¼ cup dried onion flakes
½ teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
3 pounds turkey thigh meat, cubed

Steps:

  • Pour tomatoes and wine into slow cooker. Stir in bouillon cubes, onion flakes, lemon pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and thyme; add turkey.
  • Cover and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours until the turkey meat pulls apart easily.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 203.1 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 51.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 1248.2 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

HEARTY TURKEY STEW WITH VEGETABLES



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Turkey breast meat and fresh vegetables are cooked up into a hearty stew that may be enjoyed any time of year.

Provided by PIPPYMOE

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
2 onions, chopped
1 stalk celery, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 carrots, peeled and sliced into 1 inch pieces
2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken stock
¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
2 skinless, boneless turkey breast halves, cubed
1 green bell pepper, diced

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat. Place onions in the pot and cook until tender. Stir in celery and carrots, and cook until tender. Stir in the potatoes and flour. Pour in the chicken stock, and season soup with marjoram. Place turkey in the pot, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes.
  • Mix the green bell pepper into the soup, and continue cooking 10 minutes, until pepper is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.6 g, Cholesterol 178.9 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 59.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 705.6 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

GROUND TURKEY STEW



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Make and share this Ground Turkey Stew recipe from Food.com.

Provided by good2bdunn

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 1h

Yield 2 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

20 ounces lean ground turkey
6 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 cup carrot, peeled and diced
1 cup celery, diced
1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
1/2 cup frozen corn
8 cups chicken broth
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon thyme
salt and pepper (it's always best to wait until the end to salt)

Steps:

  • Saute ground turkey in stock pot.
  • Add remaining ingredients. (add enough liquid to cover meat and vegetables).
  • Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat.
  • Simmer for 45 minutes - 1 hour.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.4, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 65.5, Sodium 1094, Carbohydrate 50.5, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 5.6, Protein 31.1

Tips:

  • Use lean ground turkey: This will help keep the stew healthy and low in fat.
  • Brown the ground turkey before adding it to the slow cooker: This will help develop flavor and prevent the turkey from becoming dry.
  • Add plenty of vegetables to the stew: This will make the stew more nutritious and flavorful.
  • Use a variety of spices and seasonings: This will help create a flavorful and complex stew.
  • Cook the stew on low for 6-8 hours: This will allow the flavors to develop and the meat to become tender.
  • Serve the stew with your favorite sides: Such as rice, mashed potatoes, or bread.

Conclusion:

This crock pot ground turkey stew is a delicious and easy way to make a healthy and affordable meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying stew that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give this crock pot ground turkey stew a try!

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