Turkey Stew in Slow Cooker

By Bonnie T

Ingredients

• This warm, welcoming one-dish-meal is perfect in fall or winter.
• PREPARATION TIME: 15 minutes
• 2 lb turkey pieces
• 1 medium leek, sliced
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• 2 tsp fresh oregano leaves
• 1 tsp Spike (or Mrs. Dash) vegetable seasoning (or salt)
• 1 cup winter squash, peeled and cubed
• 1 medium carrot, chopped
• 1 stick cinnamon
• 16 oz diced tomatoes (canned is fine)
• 2 cups water (or chicken stock)
• 1 cup cooked lentils

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Place turkey pieces, skin side down, in a slow cooker set on high, and sauté 3–5
minutes to release fat. Turn turkey, then add leek, celery, thyme, oregano, and Spike,
and continue to sauté until leeks start to become translucent.
Add squash cubes, carrots, cinnamon, tomatoes, and water. Cover and simmer for 2–3
hours on high (or 6–8 hours on low).
A few minutes before serving, remove cinnamon stick and stir in cooked lentils.