Grab those turkey leftovers and make something new after your holiday feast!
Turkey A La King
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 celery ribs, cut into 1/4-inch dice
3 carrots, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon
1 tablespoon chopped thyme
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups leftover turkey, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 1/4 cups turkey or chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup milk
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Steamed white rice, for serving
Instructions
Total Time: 40 min
Servings: 6
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onion, celery, carrots, bell peppers and peas and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, about 2 minutes. Stir in the parsley, tarragon, thyme and flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the flour is fully incorporated and slightly browned, about 2 minutes.
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 pepper and serve with rice.
MAKE AHEAD: This can be refrigerated overnight. Reheat before serving.
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