Easy Ground Turkey Stew

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 2 (15 oz) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 (15 oz) cans corn, drained
• 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

1 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Brown the ground turkey in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
2. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, ground cumin, chili powder, and oregano.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the stew has thickened.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1 cup):

• Calories: 280
• Fat: 9g
• Protein: 25g
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Fiber: 10g

Dish Characteristics:

• Hearty and satisfying
• Full of flavor and texture
• Easy to prepare in under an hour
• Suitable for a crowd
• Great for a cold winter day

User Comments:

• "This stew is so delicious and easy to make. I love that it is packed with vegetables and protein."
• "I made this for my family and they all loved it. It is a great way to use up leftover ground turkey."
• "I added some chopped zucchini and bell pepper to my stew and it came out fantastic."
• "This stew is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It is also very budget-friendly."
• "I served this stew with crusty bread and it was the perfect comfort food."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have ground turkey, you can use ground beef or pork.
• You can also add other vegetables to the stew, such as potatoes, zucchini, or bell peppers.
• If you want a thicker stew, you can add a cornstarch slurry.