Post Thanksgiving Turkey Ragu Recipe

Name: Post Thanksgiving Turkey Ragu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 sweet onion, finely chopped; 5-6 small garlic cloves, peeled and minced; 3 carrots, peeled, finely chopped; 2 stalks celery, sliced; 1 green pepper, seeded, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 4-5 cups dark turkey meat, chopped; 1/2 cup dry red wine; Pinch of sugar; 3 cans diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces); 1 can tomato paste; Sea salt to taste; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; 6-8 fresh basil leaves cut into chiffonade

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 sweet onion, finely chopped
5-6 small garlic cloves, peeled and minced
3 carrots, peeled, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 green pepper, seeded, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
4-5 cups dark turkey meat, chopped
1/2 cup dry red wine
Pinch of sugar
3 cans diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces)
1 can tomato paste
Sea salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
6-8 fresh basil leaves cut into chiffonade

1
Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat until it shimmers. Add onion, stirring to cook and prevent onion from sticking or burning. Cook until onion begins to soften, about two minutes.
2
Add carrots, stirring occasionally. Cook until carrots begin to soften, about five minutes.
3
Add garlic, celery and green pepper. Stir and cook for two minutes more. Stir in dried basil.
4
Add dark turkey meat. Stir to combine.
5
Add red wine and sugar.
6
Add cans of diced tomato, with juice. Stir mixture and bring to a simmer. Cover and turn down to low. Let ragu simmer for at least 2 1/2 hours to allow flavors to develop.
7
Stir in one can of tomato paste and continue to simmer for 30 minutes more. Taste for salt and pepper, adding if necessary or desired. Add fresh basil and give ragu a stir. Serve with pasta, leftover mashed potatoes or other starch of choice; sprinkle with parmesan cheese if desired.

603

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 sweet onion, finely chopped, 5-6 small garlic cloves, peeled and minced, 3 carrots, peeled, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Post Thanksgiving Turkey Ragu 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.

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Post Thanksgiving Turkey Ragu

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Variations & substitutions

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