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Turkey à la King

Name: Turkey à la King
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 medium onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 2 celery ribs, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 2 carrots, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1/2 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed; 1/3 cup sliced black olives; 1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon; 1 tablespoon chopped thyme; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 4 cups leftover turkey, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 1/4 cups turkey or chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth; 3/4 cup milk; Salt and freshly ground white pepper; Steamed white rice, for serving

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Andrew Zimmern's Kitchen AdventuresSo, after the turkey tetrazzini, after all the turkey sandwiches and the potpies, I always return to this school-lunch classic. It's one of the great comfort foods of all time, and if this doesn't become a post-Thanksgiving favorite in your house, I will be shocked. Creamy and sublime, Old World and rustic in the best farmhouse sense possible, this dish, served with a pot of long-grain Carolina rice, can't be beat. My dad for some reason became obsessed with this dish a zillion years back, and it became a Zimmern ritual to eat it as the last leftover meal of the week. It was also a great way to use the rich turkey stock that I always make from boiling the frame of my bird.These days, we have it several times a year, even when there isn't a leftover in sight. It's that good. Oftentimes, I serve this with a side of roasted endive gratinée, because it pairs really well: Poach whole endive in just enough water to cover, seasoned with butter, salt and honey. Then drain and drip-dry, arrange in a baking dish, cover with fresh butter and toasted bread crumbs and bake until crispy.—Andrew Zimmern Fantastic Turkey Leftovers

By

Andrew Zimmern

Updated on August 24, 2022

Turkey à la King — Photo: © Stephanie Meyer

Total Time:

40 mins

Yield:

6

Ingredients

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 celery ribs, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 carrots, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/3 cup sliced black olives
1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon
1 tablespoon chopped thyme
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups leftover turkey, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 1/4 cups turkey or chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup milk
Salt and freshly ground white pepper
Steamed white rice, for serving

Directions

In a large, deep skillet, melt the butter over moderately high heat. Add the onion, celery, carrots, bell peppers and peas and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, about 2 minutes. Stir in the olives, parsley, tarragon, thyme and flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the flour is fully incorporated and slightly browned, about 2 minutes.
Add the turkey to the skillet and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add the stock, stirring well and scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer over low heat until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Pour in the milk and return to a simmer. Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Season the stew with salt and white pepper and serve with rice.

Make Ahead

The stew can be refrigerated overnight. Reheat gently before serving.