Turkey and Red Pepper Hash

Turkey and Red Pepper Hash
Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times
Total Time
50 minutes
Rating
4(82)
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This sweet and spicy turkey and red pepper hash is much like a beef picadillo that might be used to fill an empanada or to stuff a chili pepper. I make quick soft tacos most often with warm corn tortillas.

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Ingredients

Yield:Serves six to eight
  • 1(28-ounce) can tomatoes, with juice
  • 2tablespoons canola oil
  • 1medium red onion, finely chopped
  • 2red bell peppers, cut in small (¼ inch) dice
  • 2large garlic cloves, minced
  • Salt to taste
  • pounds ground turkey
  • 10black peppercorns, ground in a spice mill
  • 1teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2teaspoons medium-hot chili powder
  • 4cloves, ground in a spice mill (½ teaspoon ground cloves)
  • 1tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • For the Serving

    • 12 to 16corn tortillas
    • 3tablespoons chopped cilantro
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Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)

285 calories; 12 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 5 grams monounsaturated fat; 4 grams polyunsaturated fat; 27 grams carbohydrates; 6 grams dietary fiber; 5 grams sugars; 21 grams protein; 649 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Blend the tomatoes with their juice until smooth in a food processor fitted with the steel blade or in a blender. Set aside.

  2. Step 2

    Heat the oil over medium heat in a large, heavy nonstick skillet. Add the onion. Cook, stirring, until tender, three to five minutes. Add the bell peppers, garlic and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, until crisp-tender, about five minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Add the turkey to the pan and season with salt, ground pepper, cinnamon, chili powder and cloves. Raise the heat to medium-high, and press the turkey into a layer in the pan. Let it brown for a minute or two. Continue to stir, press down into the pan and cook until all of the meat is nicely browned.

  4. Step 4

    Stir in the puréed tomatoes and vinegar, and bring to a simmer. Turn the heat to medium-low, and simmer uncovered, stirring often, until the tomatoes have cooked down and caramelized slightly, 20 to 30 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning. Remove from the heat, serve on hot corn tortillas and sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Alternatively, use as a filling for enchiladas, quesadillas or vegetables.

Tip
  • Advance preparation: This dish will keep for three or four days in the refrigerator.

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This hash was like chili only drier. I liked it but not as much as chili. It's sweeter than it is spicy. If I were to make it again, I'd add 1/8 teaspoon of cayenne.

I followed the recipe instructions and ingredients until adding tomatoes. My can of tomatoes was expired. Instead I added chicken broth. Also added cumin and a smidge of fennel seeds and oregano. THEN I puréed half a zucchini, some chicken broth and a 3.5oz can of San Marcos chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Stored that in and simmered for 20ish meetings. Delish! Ended up being more like a TX chili style (no beans and no tomatoes) though turkey isn’t traditional;-)

I really enjoyed the flavors! I’ll definitely be making this again. Whenever I use ground turkey, I always end up draining it after it’s browned because of all the extra liquid. I’m glad I did that for this recipe too. No lost flavor and no soupiness!

I made this today as written. Delicious flavor. I had fresh tomatoes so I used only about three blanched and puréed. Served with avocado over tortillas.

I wish I would have let it simmer/cook down more but tasty! It’s sweeter because of the red bell pepper

I really enjoyed the flavors! I’ll definitely be making this again. Whenever I use ground turkey, I always end up draining it after it’s browned because of all the extra liquid. I’m glad I did that for this recipe too. No lost flavor and no soupiness!

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