Best Greek Stuffed Turkey Recipe

Name: Best Greek Stuffed Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12 pound) whole turkey, thawed; 3 lemons, juiced; 1/4 cup butter; 4 medium onions, chopped; 2 turkey livers, finely chopped; 1 pound ground lamb; 2 1/2 cups long grain white rice; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 3 cups water; salt and pepper to taste; 1/2 cup butter, melted

Servings: persons

1 (12 pound) whole turkey, thawed
3 lemons, juiced
1/4 cup butter
4 medium onions, chopped
2 turkey livers, finely chopped
1 pound ground lamb
2 1/2 cups long grain white rice
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 cups water
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup butter, melted

1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Rinse the turkey inside and out, and pat dry with paper towels. Rub lemon juice all over the turkey and inside the cavity. Set aside.
2
Melt 1/4 cup of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, and cook for about 5 minutes, until tender. Add the chopped livers and ground lamb. Cook, stirring to crumble, until evenly browned. Stir in the rice, cinnamon, mint and tomato paste. Mix in 1 cup of the water, and season with salt and pepper. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
3
Fill turkey with the stuffing mixture, and truss. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, and pour the remaining 2 cups of water into the pan. Mix together the remaining lemon juice and melted butter. This is the basting sauce.
4
Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, then reduce the temperature of the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue roasting for 2 more hours, or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the thigh reaches 180 degrees F (80 degrees C). Baste occasionally with the melted butter and lemon juice.

1261

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (12 pound) whole turkey, thawed, 3 lemons, juiced, 1/4 cup butter, 4 medium onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Best Greek Stuffed Turkey falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Best Greek Stuffed Turkey

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