Turkey Joes Recipe

Name: Turkey Joes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground turkey; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, or more to taste; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons neutral-flavored cooking oil, such as canola or soybean; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 1/2 red bell pepper, diced; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 3/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1 3/4 cups Chicken Stock (page 230) or store-bought low-sodium chicken broth; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 large ear yellow corn, kernels removed (about 2/3 cup), or 2/3 cup frozen, defrosted; 2 plum tomatoes, diced; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; Freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 pound ground turkey
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, or more to taste
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons neutral-flavored cooking oil, such as canola or soybean
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 3/4 cups Chicken Stock (page 230) or store-bought low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 large ear yellow corn, kernels removed (about 2/3 cup), or 2/3 cup frozen, defrosted
2 plum tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Freshly ground black pepper

1
In a medium bowl, combine the turkey, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and the garlic.
2
Mix thoroughly.
3
In a large, dry skillet over high heat, sear the turkey mixture for 2 to 3 minutes on one side before stirring and breaking it apart with a spatula.
4
Continue cooking the turkey for 5 to 7 minutes over medium heat, or until golden brown.
5
Transfer the turkey to a bowl.
6
Heat the oil in the skillet and add the onion and bell pepper.
7
Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8
Add the jalapeno, cumin, chili powder, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
9
Cook and stir for 1 minute.
10
Stir in the stock and tomato paste and return the turkey to the pan.
11
Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 5 minutes, or until the liquid is reduced by half.
12
Remove from the heat.
13
Stir in the corn, tomatoes, and cilantro.
14
Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper as needed.
15
Serve hot.
16
This is a great make-ahead dish; cover and refrigerate the cooked turkey mixture for up to 5 days.
17
Reheat in a saucepan on low heat.

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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: 1 pound ground turkey, 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, or more to taste, 1 garlic clove, minced, 2 tablespoons neutral-flavored cooking oil, such as canola or soybean, and more.

Yes, Turkey Joes 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 Joes

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