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Slow-Simmered Turkey, Pot Pie Style - CDKitchen.com

serves/makes:
  
ready in:
  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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crock pot notes

Crock pots/slow cookers all heat differently. There is no standard among manufacturers. Cooking times are suggested guidelines based on our testing. Please adjust cooking times and temps to work with your brand and model of slow cooker.


nutrition data

451 calories, 22 grams fat, 20 grams carbohydrates, 42 grams protein per serving. This recipe is low in carbs.
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