Turkey and Black Bean Stew |
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Prep Time: 60 Minutes Cook Time: 120 Minutes |
Ready In: 180 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This recipe is a little bit of work, but I think it's worth it for good food. Serve with cooked rice and chopped scallions for garnish. Ingredients:
1 cup dried black beans |
1 medium onion, chopped |
1 carrot, shredded |
1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces |
1/2 sweet red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces |
2 teaspoons oregano |
2 teaspoons cumin |
4 cloves garlic, minced |
4 cups chicken stock or 4 cups turkey stock |
10 ounces skinless boneless turkey breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes |
2 plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped |
2 jalapeno peppers, minced |
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar (i use recipe 1379 garlic & basil herb vinegar) |
salt & freshly ground black pepper |
3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil |
Directions:
1. Place the beans in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from the heat and set aside 1 hour.
2. Meanwhile, coat a non-stick Dutch oven with cooking spray. Warm over medium high heat. Add the onions, carrots, green peppers, sweet red peppers, oregano, cumin and garlic.
3. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring, 4 to 6 minutes, or until the onions start to soften. Remove the vegetables and set aside.
4. Drain and rinse the beans. Add the beans to the Dutch oven. Add the chicken or turkey stock. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Partially cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 1/2 hours, or until the beans are nearly tender.
5. Add the reserved vegetables and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the beans are tender.
6. Add the diced turkey, tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, vinegar, salt and freshly ground black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until or until the turkey is cooked. Remove from the heat and stir in the basil. Let stand 5 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. Enjoy!
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