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Turkey Stew

Source: Montana State University Extension Service

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

This hearty stew of turkey, potatoes, and vegetables will warm up a cold winter night. You can replace the cooked turkey with cooked chicken.

Makes
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil (or oil of your choice)
  • 1/2 cup onion (chopped)
  • 1 clove garlic (finely chopped, or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
  • 4 carrots (chopped)
  • 2 celery stalks (chopped)
  • 2 medium potatoes (chopped)
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups turkey (cooked, chopped or chicken)
  • salt and pepper (optional, to taste)
  • Italian seasoning ( or fresh herbs as desired)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Heat oil in medium saucepan. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery and stir for 2 minutes.
  3. Add potatoes, tomatoes, and water to pan. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add turkey and cook another five minutes or until heated.
  4. Season to taste before serving.

Notes

Learn more about: Onions Garlic Carrots Celery Potatoes Tomatoes Herbs

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