Best 9 Down Home Turkey Stew Recipes

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Take a culinary journey to the heart of comfort food with our exploration of the best recipes for down-home turkey stew. Immerse yourself in the nostalgic aroma of slow-simmered turkey, tender vegetables, and rich gravy, creating a symphony of flavors that will warm your soul. Discover the secrets of selecting the perfect turkey cuts, mastering the art of browning, and unlocking the depths of flavor through a medley of herbs and spices. Whether you prefer a classic approach or a contemporary twist, our curated collection of recipes will satisfy every palate, transporting you to a realm of culinary delight.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

TURKEY DUMPLING STEW



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 4h50m

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 leftover roasted turkey carcass, plus 3 to 4 cups shredded turkey meat
1 onion, quartered
2 stalks celery, quartered crosswise (save the leaves for the Dumplings)
1 pound carrots (3 quartered crosswise; the rest thinly sliced)
1 bay leaf
3 sprigs parsley
3 sprigs thyme
Dumpling Dough, recipe follows
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 shallots, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound parsnips, peeled and thinly sliced Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
Chopped fresh chives, for topping
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
3/4 cup minced mixed fresh herbs and celery leaves
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper
6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 1/2 cups cold buttermilk

Steps:

  • Make the stock: Pull the turkey carcass apart into smaller pieces; set the meat aside. Put the bones in a large, deep pot and add cold water to cover, 4 to 5 quarts. Add the onion, celery, the 3 quartered carrots and the bay leaf. Tie the parsley and thyme together with twine and add to the pot, then cover and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Uncover, reduce the heat to medium low and cook 3 to 4 hours. Remove the bones and vegetables with a skimmer and discard, then strain the stock though a fine-mesh strainer. Return the stock to the pot and simmer over medium-high heat until reduced by half, 30 to 40 minutes (you'll have about 8 cups stock).
  • About 45 minutes before serving, prepare the Dumplings. Keep covered with plastic wrap while you make the stew.
  • Make the stew: Melt the butter in a large, wide pot over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the flour and cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Gradually add the stock, stirring, and bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper. Add the sliced carrots and parsnips, cover and cook 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the turkey meat, lemon juice and green beans. Add the Dumplings in a single layer (leave as squares or pat into rounds). Cover and simmer until the Dumplings are cooked through, about 20 minutes. Ladle into bowls; top with chives.
  • Whisk the flour, herb mixture, baking powder, baking soda, salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cut in the butter with a pastry blender until sandy. Stir in the buttermilk.
  • Turn out onto a floured piece of parchment paper. Pat into a 3/4-inch-thick rectangle.
  • Cut the dough into rough 2-inch squares with a large knife. Cover with plastic wrap.

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

DOWN HOME TURKEY STEW



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A comforting and delicious "stew" or "soup" (Depending on whether you thicken it or not) that our family has been enjoying for many years. I hope you will enjoy it as well. :) Because the onion soup mix, steak sauce and the beef base contain so much sodium I do not use extra salt in the recipe. You may do so if you choose but please taste the "stew" first before salting. Ground beef can be substituted for the ground turkey.

Provided by Silent Rain

Categories     Stew

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 -4 tablespoons olive oil
3 large carrots, sliced thin
4 large onions, sliced thin
1 lb ground turkey
water, to just cover ingredients
1 1/3 ounces dry onion soup mix, I use Mrs. Grass
1 1/2 teaspoons beef base
1 teaspoon steak sauce
5 large potatoes, cut in medium cubes
pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot, saute carrots and onions in olive oil over medium-high heat until onions get tender but do not brown.
  • Add ground turkey and cook until meat is cooked through. Cover with water just until all ingredients are submerged. (If you add too much water you will dilute the broth).
  • Add dry onion soup mix, beef base, steak sauce, potatoes and pepper to taste.
  • Add more water if needed just to cover.
  • Continue cooking over med-high heat until potatoes are done. Enjoy!
  • *You may thicken this if you like with whatever you use to thicken broth with but remember to taste and adjust seasonings if need be.
  • This recipe tastes even better when made a day ahead. :).
  • **Mrs. Grass dry onion soup mix has a different taste variation then Liptons dry onion soup mix so the outcome will taste somewhat different.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 728.1, Fat 20.6, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 90.1, Sodium 948.9, Carbohydrate 106.7, Fiber 14.4, Sugar 14.3, Protein 31.8

TURKEY STEW



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Excellent use of leftover Thanksgiving turkey meat. Like many people, I have spent countless hours searching for unique and appealing ways to serve left-over turkey for the several days that followed our huge Thanskgiving feast. After trying several different soups and stews, my husband and I combined all the things we liked best about our favorite recipes and came up with this wonderful turkey stew recipe. It's our favorite, and the only turkey stew that we even eat anymore.

Provided by Northwestgal

Categories     Stew

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 chicken bouillon cube
1 cup hot water
2 cups cooked turkey
1 large turkey bone
2 large carrots, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
4 stalks celery, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 small onion, chopped
1 tomatoes, chopped
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup uncooked white rice
1/2 cup uncooked wild rice
2 teaspoons parsley
2 teaspoons oregano
4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt (more or less, to taste)
1/2 teaspoon pepper (more or less, to taste)

Steps:

  • Dissolve the bouillon in the hot water to make a broth; set aside.
  • Place the turkey meat, turkey bone, all the vegetables, flour, both rices, spices and chicken broth in a large kettle or Dutch oven
  • Add as much of the 4 cups water as you prefer for desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Simmer over low heat for 30 to 45 minutes, or until the carrots and celery are tender and the turkey meat is heated through.
  • Remove the turkey bone before serving stew.
  • NOTE - you can easily use pasta in place of the rice. Just omit both the white and wild rices, and add about 1 cup uncooked egg noodles (or other pasta).
  • TIP - I like to use a combination of white and dark meat when making this turkey stew, as I think it produces a much tastier stew. But you could easily use only white or only dark meat, to suit your taste buds.
  • TIP - if you're watching your sodium intake, you can easily omit the chicken buillon cube in hot water and replace it with 1 cup of low-sodium canned chicken broth. For our health, we should consider this option but we are die-hard fans of this recipe and haven't been able to bring ourselves to do that -- at least not yet!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.4, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 35.5, Sodium 433.3, Carbohydrate 30.9, Fiber 3, Sugar 3.1, Protein 18

STEWED TURKEY WITH HERBS AND ONIONS



Stewed Turkey with Herbs and Onions image

Provided by Kathleen Curtin

Categories     Herb     turkey     Thanksgiving     Vinegar     Fall     Simmer     Boil

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 pounds turkey parts (thighs and legs work well for this recipe)
1 teaspoon salt
2 large onions, sliced into 1/4-inch rings
Bundle of fresh herbs, tied (any combination of the following are appropriate: sage, thyme, parsley, marjoram, or savory), or 2 tablespoons dried
1/3 cup red wine vinegar or cider vinegar
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) salted butter
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
6 to 8 (1-inch-thick) slices of hearty bread, cut in half and toasted or fried until browned

Steps:

  • Rinse the turkey pieces and place them in a pot large enough to accommodate them. Cover with cold water and add the salt. Cover the pot and bring the contents to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the temperature to keep the broth at a low simmer for 1 hour. Periodically, skim any froth that rises to the surface.
  • After an hour, remove the turkey pieces and set aside to cool. Raise the heat until the broth comes to a boil. Continue boiling, uncovered, until the liquid is reduced by half. (This will take about an hour.)
  • When the broth is reduced, add the sliced onions, herbs, vinegar, butter, sugar, peppercorns, and cloves. Simmer for about 20 minutes, until the onions are soft. While the broth is simmering, cut the cooled turkey into serving pieces.
  • Before serving, taste the broth and adjust the seasoning. Place the meat into the broth and "let it take a walme or two," that is, let it simmer gently for just a minute. Pour the turkey and sauce into a serving bowl. Pass the "sippets" (toasted bread slices) to serve as a base for the turkey and to sop up the sauce.

SOUTHWEST TURKEY STEW



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I prefer main dishes that let me stay on my diet but still eat what the rest of the family eats. My husband and our young children think this diet-friendly stew is a hit. -Stephanie Wilson of Helix, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 pounds turkey breast tenderloins, cubed
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 can (15 ounces) turkey chili with beans, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup salsa
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

  • In a nonstick skillet, brown turkey in oil; transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the chili, tomatoes, peppers, onion, salsa, garlic, chili powder, cumin and salt., Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours, until turkey is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Garnish with cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 837mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TURKEY STEW



Turkey Stew image

Provided by Barbara Kafka

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 ounces frozen pearl onions, defrosted under warm running water
4 ounces frozen peas, defrosted under warm running water
4 ounces cranberries (1 cup)
1 rib celery, peeled and cut across into thin slices (about 1/2 cup)
1 cup turkey or chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 pound leftover sliced turkey or turkey cutlets, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Kosher salt to taste

Steps:

  • In a 2 1/2-quart souffle dish with a tight-fitting lid, stir together pearl onions, peas, cranberries, celery, turkey or chicken broth, sage and thyme. Cook, covered, at 100 percent power in a high-power oven for 3 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and uncover. Stir in turkey pieces. Re-cover and cook for 4 minutes longer, stirring once after first 2 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and uncover. Place cornstarch and pepper in a small bowl. Stir in about 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid until no lumps remain. Stir mixture into the stew. Re-cover and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and uncover. Stir in salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 267, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 29 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 671 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

TURKEY STEW



Turkey Stew image

Categories     turkey     Stew     Low Sodium     Simmer     Boil

Yield Serves 8; 1 1/2 cups per serving

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 teaspoons canola or corn oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cups Chicken Broth (page 50) or commercial fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/4 pounds cooked turkey breast, cooked without salt, skin and all visible fat discarded, cut into bite-size pieces
6 medium ribs of celery, coarsely chopped
6 medium carrots, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 medium dried bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 medium potatoes, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 cups frozen green peas

Steps:

  • In a stockpot, heat the oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the onion for 3 minutes, or until soft, stirring frequently.
  • Pour in the broth. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the water and flour. Whisk into the broth mixture. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the broth just begins to thicken, whisking constantly.
  • Stir in the turkey, celery, carrots, poultry seasoning, bay leaf, garlic powder, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until heated through.
  • Stir in the potatoes. Cook, covered, for 30 minutes, or until the celery, carrots, and potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the peas. Cook for 5 minutes. Discard the bay leaf before serving the stew.
  • Nutrition Information
  • (Per serving)
  • Calories: 301
  • Total fat: 2.5g
  • Saturated: 0.5g
  • Trans: 0.0g
  • Polyunsaturated: 0.5g
  • Monounsaturated: 1.0g
  • Cholesterol: 61mg
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Sugars: 7g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Calcium: 77mg
  • Potassium: 1,232mg
  • Dietary Exchanges
  • 2 1/2 starch
  • 1 vegetable
  • 3 very lean meat

CREAMY TURKEY STEW



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This is a variation on a recipe from Ontario Turkey. We like our version much better. The difference is poultry seasoning, no wine, and starting with cooked leftover turkey. We usually make a double batch and it never lasts very long.

Provided by j sr

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons butter
4 potatoes, chopped
1 large sweet onion, chopped
2 large carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
4 cups cubed cooked turkey
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken stock
2 cups chopped fresh mushrooms
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup 18% cream

Steps:

  • Heat oil and butter in a large Dutch oven over medium high heat; cook and stir potatoes, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, and rosemary until onion is translucent, about 10 minutes.
  • Dust turkey with flour; stir into vegetable mixture. Stir chicken stock, mushrooms, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper into turkey mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat; whisk cream into soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.2 calories, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 81.6 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 32.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 975.7 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use a combination of dark and light meat turkey.
  • Brown the turkey pieces in a large pot or Dutch oven before adding the other ingredients. This will help to develop the flavor of the stew.
  • Add a variety of vegetables to the stew, such as carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and corn.
  • Use a flavorful broth, such as chicken broth or turkey broth, to make the stew.
  • Season the stew with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices.
  • Simmer the stew for at least 1 hour, or until the turkey is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
  • Serve the stew with crusty bread, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Conclusion:

Turkey stew is a hearty, flavorful, and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover turkey after Thanksgiving or Christmas. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can easily make a delicious turkey stew that your family and friends will love.

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