Turkey Bolognese
- Ready In:
- 2hrs 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 24
- Yields:
-
1 1/2 gallons
- Serves:
- 10
ingredients
- 2 lbs ground turkey
- 3 tablespoons bacon drippings
- 2 1⁄2 cups onions, diced finely
- 1 cup celery, diced finely (can substitute green pepper)
- 1 cup carrot, diced finely
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 1⁄2 cup milk
- 3 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, drained
- 3 (10 ounce) cans tomato sauce
- 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
- 3 garlic cloves
- 3 teaspoons thyme
- 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 bay leaves
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Essence (use 1 tablespoon)
- 2 1⁄2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
directions
- In a large stockpot, heat bacon drippings over medium heat. Saute onions until soft. Add celery, carrots and garlic. Cook about 3 minutes.
- Add ground turkey and cook for 10 minutes.
- Add seasonings.
- Add all remaining ingredients EXCEPT for milk.
- Bring to a slight boil over med-high heat and then lower to simmer (I put it on low). Cook uncovered 2-2 1/2 hours.
- Just before serving, add milk and stir well.
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I am a SAHM to my almost-3- year old and my two month old daughters, and the wife of a wonderful and loving man!! We LOVE all things food and enjoy keeping the memories of our families alive by cooking the recipes with which we were raised. My favorite cookbook is my family recipe box which has recipes my father, mother, and grandmother made over the years. We live in Houston, Texas and love our happy little life we have!