New Orleans Turkey Creole Recipe

Name: New Orleans Turkey Creole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 small turkey legs thawed; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 pound tomatoes cooked; 2 slices bacon diced; 1/2 cup onions chopped; 1/2 cup green bell peppers; 1 clove garlic crushed; 3/4 cup rice uncooked; 1/2 teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon black pepper; 1 package okra cut; 1 x rice hot cooked, for 4

Servings: persons

2 small turkey legs thawed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound tomatoes cooked
2 slices bacon diced
1/2 cup onions chopped
1/2 cup green bell peppers
1 clove garlic crushed
3/4 cup rice uncooked
1/2 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
1 package okra cut
1 x rice hot cooked, for 4

1
Poach turkey legs in water, to cover, with salt for 1 hour or until tender.
2
Cook in broth.
3
Remove meat from bone.
4
Should have about 2 cups.
5
Reserve broth.
6
Drain tomatoes and reserve juice.
7
In large skillet, cook bacon, diced until crisp.
8
Drain.
9
To hot drippings add chopped onion, green pepper and garlic.
10
Saute until soft.
11
Add drained tomatoes, bacon, salt, pepper and turkey.
12
Combine both and tomato juice.
13
Add water to make 2 1/2 cup liquid.
14
Add to skillet.
15
Cover.
16
Simmer for 15 mins.
17
Add okra and cook for 5 to 10 minutes more until okra is defrosted and warm.
18
Serve over rice.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 small turkey legs thawed, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 pound tomatoes cooked, 2 slices bacon diced, and more.

Yes, New Orleans Turkey Creole 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.

New Orleans Turkey Creole

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