Skillet Turkey Stew: Tender, Juicy, and Easy to Make

Very tender and amazingly juicy — it will hit you in the heart! Healthy, low-calorie skillet turkey stew is incredibly easy and quick to prepare. An excellent option for a family lunch or dinner. Serve with potatoes, pasta, buckwheat or rice.
cook time: 1h
Nora Vaughn
Skillet Turkey Stew: Tender, Juicy, and Easy to Make

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

128
Calories
9g
Fat
3g
Carbs
9g
Protein

Ingredients (3 portions)

Basic:

Onion (large) 1 pc
Garlic to taste
Salt to taste
Ground black pepper to taste
Water 0.5 cup
Sour cream 2 tbsp
Turkey 400 g
Carrot (large) 1 pc
Vegetable oil 40 ml
bell pepper (small size) 2 pc

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make stewed turkey with vegetables in a frying pan? Very simple! Prepare all the necessary products. What part of the turkey is best to use? Any part of the bird works great. This time I have turkey thigh fillet. If you have frozen meat, defrost it first. Read about all the intricacies of proper defrosting in a separate article, link at the end of the recipe.

Step 2

Step 2
Rinse the turkey, pat dry and cut into equal-sized pieces.

Step 3

Step 3
Heat vegetable oil in a thick-bottomed frying pan. Read about how to choose the ideal frying pan, as well as how to choose the right vegetable oil in separate articles, links at the end of the recipe. Send the turkey to roast. Stirring, cook until golden brown.

Step 4

Step 4
Next, reduce the stove flame to minimum and simmer the turkey under the lid for about 25-30 minutes. The exact time depends on the chosen frying pan, the size of the pieces of meat and the characteristics of your stove. To prevent anything from burning, pour in a little boiling water (30-50 ml will be enough).

Step 5

Step 5
At this time, take care of your vegetables. Peel the onions and carrots. Cut the bell peppers into two parts and remove the middle with the seeds. Rinse everything, dry it and chop it as desired, not very finely.

Step 6

Step 6
Carefully place the finished turkey into a frying pan with high edges, a thick-walled pan, stewpan or cauldron.

Step 7

Step 7
Place the chopped vegetables in the pan where the turkey was stewed. If necessary, add a little more oil.

Step 8

Step 8
Increase the heat and cook with constant stirring for about 5-10 minutes.

Step 9

Step 9
Add the roasted vegetables to the turkey.

Step 10

Step 10
Add sour cream and chopped garlic to all ingredients, if using. Salt and pepper everything to taste. Read about all the intricacies of using sour cream for sauce in the article at the link at the end of the recipe.

Step 11

Step 11
Pour in half a glass of water and mix everything carefully. Cover the turkey with vegetables and simmer over moderate heat, covered, for 15-20 minutes. At the end, add finely chopped greens.

Step 12

Step 12
Serve hot as a separate dish or as an addition to any side dish.

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