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Turkey stew in a bowl.
Servings: 6

Healthy Turkey Stew Recipe

This healthy Turkey Stew is made with tender braised turkey breast and thick velvety apple cider broth that creates a tangy gravy-like sauce you’re sure to love.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 1 hour 35 minutes
Total: 1 hour 45 minutes
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Ingredients 

  • 2 Tbsps arrowroot powder, , gluten-free flour, or cornstarch
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp sweet paprika
  • 2 lbs cubed turkey meat
  • 2 Tbsps high-quality olive oil, unrefined avocado oil, or ghee
  • 5 shallots, peeled and halved
  • 5 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 3 cups apple cider
  • 2 Tbsps apple cider vinegar
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 3 large apples, cubed
  • 3 large white potatoes, cubed

Instructions 

  • Preheat your oven to 320°F.
  • In a large bowl whisk the arrowroot or flour together with all of the seasonings. Add in your
  • cubed meat and toss well to coat every piece.
  • Heat your oil over medium-high heat in a large Dutch oven or large oven-safe skillet with lid.
  • Brown the coated meat on both sides.
  • Once all the turkey pieces are browned, set them aside on a large plate.
  • Add the shallots to the pot and sauté for a few minutes. Stir in the garlic, apple cider, apple cider vinegar, and bay leaves. Stir and bring the mixture to a boil, scraping the bottom of the skillet.
  • Return the browned turkey pieces to the pan together with the apples and potatoes. Stir to combine.
  • Cover and cook at 320°F for about 1 ½ hours, until the meat and potatoes are tender.
  • Alternatively, you may cook on the stovetop, covered, over very low heat.

Nutrition

Calories: 413kcal, Carbohydrates: 49g, Protein: 37g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 101mg, Sodium: 581mg, Potassium: 1055mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 23g, Vitamin A: 692IU, Vitamin C: 24mg, Calcium: 74mg, Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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