Turkey a-la King

Adapted from FoodAndWine.com

Cuisine

American

Category

Turkey

If you are looking for a delicious way to use leftover turkey this is a delicious recipe.  Enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium onion, cut into 1/4 inch dices
  • 2 carrots, cut into 1/4 inch dices
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4 inch dices
  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 8 oz mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon
  • 1 tablespoon chopped thyme
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups leftover turkey (or chicken), cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 2 1/4 cups Homemade turkey or chicken stock (or low-sodium chicken broth)
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • Salt and freshly ground white pepper
  • Steamed white and wild rice, for serving

Directions

  1. In a large, deep skillet, melt the butter over moderately high heat.  Add the onion, celery, carrots, bell pepper, and peas and cook stirring occasionally, until the onion is trasnslucent, about 2 minutes.  Stir in mushrooms, parsley, tarragon, thyme and flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the flour is fully incorporated and slightly browned, about 2 minutes.

  2. Add the turkey to the skillet and cook for 1 minute.  Gradually add the stock, stirring well and scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.  Simmer over low heat until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.  Pour in the milk and return to a simmer.  Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.  Season the stew with salt and white pepper and serve with rice.