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Leftover Turkey Sort-of-Stroganoff

Leftover Turkey Sort-of-Stroganoff

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  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Recipe for Turkey Leftovers
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    AntoniaJames's Notes: This is such a great dinner for the day after Thanksgiving. It’s quick and easy to make but is also tasty and satisfying – real comfort food. It’s also wonderfully adaptable, as you’ll...

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Serves 4

  1. Saute the onion for several minutes over medium heat, stirring, in 1 tablespoon of the butter and in the bacon fat. You can use all butter instead, or substitute oil if you prefer.

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  2. Add the mushrooms and sauté them until just soft, stirring occasionally. Remove the sautéed vegetables with a slotted spoon and set them aside.

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  3. Add the remaining butter to the pan and melt over medium heat, stirring. Slowly sprinkle in the flour, stirring for several minutes to combine, until the mixture starts to brown a bit more.

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  4. Gradually add the turkey broth, whisking continually to incorporate all the ingredients. Add the mustard, wine, and, if you’re using it, the Worcestershire sauce. Stir well.

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  5. Stir in the onion and mushrooms and cook over medium heat for another two to three minutes.

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  6. Over medium heat, add the sour cream and whisk it vigorously until everything is combined. Watch it carefully, as the sauce should not boil. Test and correct the seasoning.

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  7. Stir in the turkey, and simmer until the turkey is heated through.

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  8. Serve over thickly sliced bread which has been toasted. People who don’t eat wheat can put it over brown rice. (Use brown rice flour or barley flour in the roux if wheat allergies are a consideration.)

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  9. You can also serve this over noodles, or stir it into noodles, top with small cubes of bread, drizzle some melted butter over it and pop it into the oven to make a casserole.

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  10. Enjoy!!

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4 Comments on Leftover Turkey Sort-of-Stroganoff

New_years_kitchen_hlc_only Reply

I made this using leftover roast chicken, earlier this week, and it was just as good, of course. I didn't have a suitable white wine on hand, so I used dry vermouth, which actually made the dish taste even better. I only had light sour cream, and noticed that it makes the sauce a lot thinner than usual. So keep that in mind, and use less stock in the sauce if you're using sour cream.

New_years_kitchen_hlc_only Reply

Oooops, I meant, "If you're using light sour cream."

Notgood Reply

this looks great! i'll definitely have to try it soon!

52 Reply

looks good, cheers!

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