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Slow-Simmered Turkey, Pot Pie Style
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over 5 hrs
ingredients
3 tablespoons margarine or butter, divided
2 1/2 pounds turkey thigh, skin removed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 small onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
10 fresh thyme sprigs
3 large celery stalks, each cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
2 cups peeled baby carrots
1 pound medium red potatoes, each cut into 4 wedges
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 can chicken broth
1/4 cup heavy or whipping cream
directions
In nonstick 10-inch skillet, melt 1 tablespoon margarine over medium-high heat. Add turkey to skillet; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Scatter onion around turkey. Cook turkey and onion 6-7 minutes or until turkey is browned on both sides.
Meanwhile, in 4 1/2 - 6 quart slow cooker pot, place thyme, celery, carrots, and potatoes.
Transfer turkey and onion to slow cooker. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons margarine in same skillet over medium heat. Add flour and cook 1 minute, stirring. Add broth and cream; heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
Pour broth mixture into slow cooker. Cover slow cooker with lid and cook on low setting as manufacturer directs, 7-8 hours or until turkey and vegetables are very tender.
To serve, discard thyme sprigs. With tongs, transfer turkey to cutting board. Cut meat from bone into bite-size pieces; return meat to slow cooker. Cover slow cooker and heat through on high setting if necessary.
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