Mexican-Style Turkey Recipe

Name: Mexican-Style Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 garlic cloves; 4 turkey breast; 2 tablespoons malt vinegar; 1 teaspoon caster sugar; salt, to taste; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 onions; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 15 g chocolate, high-quality plain; 1 chicken stock cube; 3 tablespoons tomato puree; sesame seeds, to garnish; coriander, chopped, to garnish

Servings: persons

4 garlic cloves
4 turkey breast
2 tablespoons malt vinegar
1 teaspoon caster sugar
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 onions
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
15 g chocolate, high-quality plain
1 chicken stock cube
3 tablespoons tomato puree
sesame seeds, to garnish
coriander, chopped, to garnish

1
Peel the garlic and crush 1 clove; place the turkey breasts in a dish and sprinkle with vinegar, sugar and crushed garlic, season to taste, cover and chill for at least 2 hours.
2
Heat the oil in a deep, preferably non-stick, pan; remove the turkey from the marinade and fry for 10-12 minutes, turning once, until cooked and golden; remove from the pan and keep warm. Reserve the pan juices.
3
Meanwhile, peel and chop the onions, and put them in a food processor with the remaining 3 cloves of garlic, the chilli powder and cinnamon, season to taste and blend into a smooth paste.
4
Reheat the juices in the pan until simmering, stir in the onion paste and simmer for 5 minutes; then stir in 300ml/1/2 pint of water.
5
Grate in the chocolate, crumble in the stock cube and stir in the tomato puree; add the turkey and simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the turkey is hot and the sauce is thick; garnish with sesame seeds and coriander, and serve with sour cream and Fried Mexican Potatoes and Capsicum Recipe # -- warm tortillas.
6
Chef's Tip: It is important to use only plain chocolate with a high percentage of cocoa solids, as ordinary plain chocolate will make the sauce too sweet.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 garlic cloves, 4 turkey breast, 2 tablespoons malt vinegar, 1 teaspoon caster sugar, and more.

Yes, Mexican-Style 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.

Mexican-Style Turkey

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