Turkey Bolognese Recipe

Name: Turkey Bolognese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground turkey; 3 tablespoons bacon drippings; 2 ½ cups onions, diced finely; 1 cup celery, diced finely (can substitute green pepper); 1 cup carrot, diced finely; 4 cups chicken stock; 1 cup dry red wine; ½ cup milk; 3 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, drained; 3 (10 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 3 garlic cloves; 3 teaspoons thyme; 1 tablespoon italian seasoning; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 bay leaves; 2 ½ tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Servings: persons

2 lbs ground turkey
3 tablespoons bacon drippings
2 ½ cups onions, diced finely
1 cup celery, diced finely (can substitute green pepper)
1 cup carrot, diced finely
4 cups chicken stock
1 cup dry red wine
½ cup milk
3 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, drained
3 (10 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
3 garlic cloves
3 teaspoons thyme
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
2 teaspoons salt
2 bay leaves
2 ½ tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

1
In a large stockpot, heat bacon drippings over medium heat.
2
Saute onions until soft.
3
Add celery, carrots and garlic.
4
Cook about 3 minutes.
5
Add ground turkey and cook for 10 minutes.
6
Add seasonings.
7
Add all remaining ingredients EXCEPT for milk.
8
Bring to a slight boil over med-high heat and then lower to simmer (I put it on low).
9
Cook uncovered 2-2 1/2 hours.
10
Just before serving, add milk and stir well.

1158

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

141

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs ground turkey, 3 tablespoons bacon drippings, 2 ½ cups onions, diced finely, 1 cup celery, diced finely (can substitute green pepper), and more.

Yes, Turkey Bolognese 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.

Turkey Bolognese

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