Braised Turkey Legs

Name: Braised Turkey Legs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 200 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 1.8 kg turkey legs; 500 g tomato puree; 1 l beef broth; 1 red onions; 2 carrots; 500 g potatoes; q.s. salt; q.s. extravirgin olive oil

3.8

Slow-cooked braised turkey legs are a succulent and aromatic dish. The long cooking time allows the meat to become tender and absorb all the flavors, creating a rich and tasty dish ideal for any occasion

Yield: 4 servings

Total time: 3 h 20 min

Preparation time: 20 min

Cooking time: 3 h

Difficulty:

Cost:

Tools: Stove, Pan

Weight per serving: 1,020 g

Energy: 765 Kcal

Carbohydrates: 29 g

Fats: 10 g

Proteins: 87 g

Skiing: 1 h 50 min

Diet: Lactose-free, Gluten-free, High-protein

Pairing: Montepulciano

Occasion: Holiday dinner

Ingredients

Portions for 4 servings

Turkey legs

1.8 kg

Tomato puree

500 g

Beef broth

1 l

Red onions

Carrots

Potatoes

500 g

Salt

q.s.

Extravirgin olive oil

q.s.

Method

It takes steps in 3 h 20 min

Clean the turkey legs by removing the end of the bone and all the skin

Peel and slice the onions and carrots, then set them aside

Heat a large pan with plenty of olive oil, bring to temperature, and sauté the onions and carrots set aside earlier

Once the onion is golden, add the turkey legs and brown them over high heat on all sides

Add the tomato puree, hot broth, and a bit of salt. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for an hour and a half

At the end of cooking, coarsely chop the potatoes and set them aside

Turn the turkey legs to cook well on the other side, add the potatoes, and cook for another hour

At the end of cooking, remove the lid and turn the heat to high until the sauce has reduced

Cost

Turkey meat is not expensive; each serving costs less than 3 euros

Health

We can certainly define this recipe as light; there aren't many added fats, and turkey meat is particularly lean. It's also suitable when you're on a diet!

Author Editorial staff - Luca M.

3.8

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