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Turkey Chile Verde

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Turkey Chile Verde

Turkey Chile Verde

If you want to add more gluten free and dairy free recipes to your recipe box, Turkey Chile Verde might be a recipe you should try. This recipe covers 29% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains roughly 36g of protein, 20g of fat, and a total of 394 calories. This recipe serves 8. It works best as a main course, and is done in approximately 4 hours and 20 minutes. Head to the store and pick up extra virgin olive oil, cilantro, garlic cloves, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

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Roast the poblano chiles: Roast the poblano chiles over a gas burner or under a broiler, until blackened almost all over.
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Place chiles in a paper bag, close the bag, and let the chiles steam in their own heat for a few minutes.
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Remove the chiles from the bag, remove the charred skin, the stem and the seeds. (For a step-by-step, see How to roast chile peppers over a gas flame.)
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Broil the tomatillos: 
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Remove the papery husks from the tomatillos. Rinse the tomatillos with water (they may be a little sticky).
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WaterWater
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Slice the tomatillos in half and place cut-side-down on a roasting pan lined with aluminum foil. Toss the garlic cloves (peel on) in with the tomatillos.
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Cook under a broiler until lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes.
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Let cool to the touch, then remove the garlic cloves from their skins.
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Make the salsa verde: 
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Place tomatillos, garlic, jalapeño, poblanos, cilantro, salt, lime juice, and sugar in a blender. Start on a low speed and then increase the blender speed and purée until smooth. Set aside (can make a day ahead and refrigerate until needed).
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Prepare the turkey thigh meat: 
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Cut the turkey thigh meat into 1 to 1 1/2 inch chunks, cutting away and discarding any tough gristly bits or big pieces of fat. Pat dry with paper towels.
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Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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Heat olive oil in a large (6 to 8 qt) Dutch oven or high-sided sauté pan on medium high or high heat (hot enough to sear the meat).
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Working in batches so as not to crowd the pan (a crowded pan will make it harder for the meat to brown), sear the chunks of turkey on all sides (do not stir the meat in the pan until they have browned well).
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Remove with a slotted spoon to a bowl.
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Sauté onions, add garlic: 
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Add the chopped onion and the cumin to the pot, and cook, stirring and scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, until the onions are translucent (about 5 minutes).
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Add the garlic, cook for 30 seconds more.
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Add turkey, tomatillo sauce, stock, spices to pot: Return the turkey to the pot.
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SauceSauce
StockStock
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Add the tomatillo sauce and the chicken stock.
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Add the chipotle powder, oregano, bay leaves, and ground clove.
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Add a teaspoon of salt, and a little freshly ground black pepper.
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Simmer 3 to 4 hours: Bring to a simmer, and reduce heat to low (enough to maintain a low simmer), while the pot stays uncovered. Cook for 3 to 4 hours, uncovered, until the turkey is tender.
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If at some point you think that too much liquid is going to evaporate, cover the pan. Otherwise keep it uncovered. You want the sauce to become more concentrated. Adjust seasonings to taste. You may need to add more salt than you would expect.
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Serve in a bowl, with chopped fresh cilantro, and sides such as chopped avocado, thinly sliced lettuce that has been seasoned with vinegar and salt, sliced radishes, thinned sour cream or crema fresca, and with fresh heated tortillas or tortilla chips. Or serve with rice and beans, or wrapped up in a large flour tortilla, burrito style.
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Sour CreamSour Cream
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AvocadoAvocado
LettuceLettuce
VinegarVinegar
BeansBeans
Mexican CremaMexican Crema
RiceRice
SaltSalt
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Recommended wine: Cava, Grenache, Shiraz

Chili on the menu? Try pairing with Cava, Grenache, and Shiraz. These juicy reds don't have too much tannin (important for spicy foods), but a sparkling wine like cava can tame the heat even better. One wine you could try is Cava Mestres Reserva Brut 1312. It has 4.6 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 19 dollars.
Cava Mestres Reserva Brut 1312
Cava Mestres Reserva Brut 1312
Pale Straw yellow in color with visible green highlights and fine, elegant bubbles. A clear reflection of the vintage: delicate finesse with intense aromas of white fruit, flowers and fresh cut herbs. On the palate it is fresh, revealing a great balance of sweetness and acidity. Pleasant and easy to drink.
DifficultyExpert
Ready In4 hrs, 20 m.
Servings8
Health Score50
Dairy FreeGluten Free
DietsGluten FreeDairy Free
Dish TypesLunchMain CourseMain DishDinner
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