Salvadoran Turkey Sandwiches Recipe

Name: Salvadoran Turkey Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups light beer; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons black peppercorns; 2 teaspoons sesame seeds; 2 teaspoons pepitas (dried pumpkin seeds) (optional); 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon annatto seeds; 5 garlic cloves; 2 dried bay leaves; 4 lbs turkey drumsticks (about 2 large drumsticks); salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 4 medium tomatoes, cored and chopped; 2 small yellow onions, 1 chopped, 1 thinly sliced; 1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped; 6 crusty Italian rolls, about 6-inch long; 1 bunch watercress

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups light beer
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons black peppercorns
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
2 teaspoons pepitas (dried pumpkin seeds) (optional)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon annatto seeds
5 garlic cloves
2 dried bay leaves
4 lbs turkey drumsticks (about 2 large drumsticks)
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
4 medium tomatoes, cored and chopped
2 small yellow onions, 1 chopped, 1 thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped
6 crusty Italian rolls, about 6-inch long
1 bunch watercress

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Puree beer, oil, peppercorns, sesame seeds, pepitas, oregano, annatto, garlic, bay leaves, and 1 cup water in a blender. Combine puree and turkey in a dutch oven; season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil on the stove, cover, and bake until turkey is very tender, about 2 hours.
2
Puree tomatoes, chopped onions, peppers, and 1 cup water in blender. Transfer turkey to a plate (leave sauce in pot); let cool. Add puree to pot; boil over medium-high heat, stirring often, until thickened, about 45 minutes. Discard skin and bones from turkey; tear meat into thick pieces. Stir turkey into sauce, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Divide stew between loaves; garnish with sliced onions and watercress.

1162

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

141

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups light beer, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons black peppercorns, 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, and more.

Yes, Salvadoran Turkey Sandwiches 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.

Salvadoran Turkey Sandwiches

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