Turkey Legs Chasseur

Total Time
1 hour 40 minutes
Rating
4(50)
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There’s no reason to wait until Thanksgiving to enjoy turkey. This hearty and simply-prepared turkey, mushroom and tomato stew utilizes the legs, one of the least expensive cuts of the big bird. Tarragon and white wine lend this dish a French flavor.

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Ingredients

Yield:6 servings
  • 6turkey legs, about 1 pound each
  • Salt to taste, if desired
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 2tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼cup flour
  • 1cup finely chopped onions
  • 1tablespoon finely minced garlic
  • ¾pound fresh mushrooms, left whole if small, otherwise cut in quarters or split in half, depending on size
  • 1cup dry white wine
  • 2tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon or half the amount dried
  • 3cups chopped whole imported tomatoes
  • 1cup fresh or canned chicken broth
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Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

682 calories; 30 grams fat; 8 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 11 grams monounsaturated fat; 8 grams polyunsaturated fat; 15 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 5 grams sugars; 77 grams protein; 1642 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

    It is not necessary that you hack off the end tip of each bone, but it is preferable. Hack off about one and one-half inches from the end. Most butchers will be happy to do this. Sprinkle the legs with salt and pepper and set aside.

  2. Step 2

    Select a heavy skillet large enough to hold the legs in one layer. Add the oil and heat it.

  3. Step 3

    Dredge the legs all over in flour and shake off excess. Place the legs in the skillet and cook, turning the legs often so that they brown evenly on all sides, about 10 to 15 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Remove the legs and pour off the fat. Add the onions and garlic. Cook briefly, stirring, and return the legs to the skillet. Scatter the mushrooms over all.

  5. Step 5

    Cook, stirring occasionally, about five minutes and add the wine, tarragon, tomatoes and chicken broth. Stir to blend. Cover closely and cook until the turkey meat is quite tender and the sauce has thickened, about one hour and 15 minutes.

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Comments

On hand were artichoke hearts (for mushrooms) and grape tomatoes. Absolutely delicious! Will make more sauce next time

I used red wine because that's what I had and it was great !

The artichoke substitution suggestion to replace the mushrooms was a good one. The dish came out delicious. We served it on a bed a mash potatoes but I think polenta would be brilliant.

On hand were artichoke hearts (for mushrooms) and grape tomatoes. Absolutely delicious! Will make more sauce next time

I used red wine because that's what I had and it was great !

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