Mexican Turkey Food

CROCK POT MEXICAN TURKEY

Steps:

• Place turkey thighs in crock pot.
• Add tomato sauce, chilies, onion, garlic, Worcestershire, chili powder, salt and pepper to taste.
• Cover and cook on low for 10-12 hours.
• Remove turkey from crock pot, shred meat and discard the bones.
• Return the meat to the pot and stir to mix sauce and meat thoroughly.
• Spoon meat and sauce into a tortilla and garnish with the tomatoes, lettuce, lettuce and salsa.

MEXICAN DRUNKEN TURKEY

Steps:

• Defrost turkey.
• Remove giblets and wash with cold water inside and out.
• Pat dry.
• Sprinkle with salt, pepper and coriander inside and out.
• Tie the wings and drumsticks.
• (Ordinary sewing thread will work just fine) Peel the garlic cloves and crush.
• Mix the crushed garlic with the butter and the cognac.
• Rub this paste all over the turkey and return the turkey to the refrigerator to marinate for an hour.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Baste the turkey with the chicken broth and wine.
• Do it gently so you don’t rub off the garlic paste.
• Cover the turkey with aluminum foil and roast for about 90 minutes, basting frequently with wine and chicken broth.
• If your oven isn’t very accurate turn the pan a few times during baking.
• After about 90 minutes of cooking remove the aluminum foil cover.
• Sprinkle with paprika all over and raise the oven temperature to 500 degrees.
• Stop basting.
• This will allow the turkey skin to brown and crisp.
• Continue cooking until the skin is crisp and not watery or greasy.
• Flip the turkey so it crisps on the other side as well.
• If you are butchering your own turkey feed it two glasses of wine or cognac the day before.
• It really does make a difference in the cooked flavor.

MEXICAN TURKEY SKILLET

Steps:

• In a large nonstick ovenproof skillet, cook turkey over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Set turkey aside. In the same skillet, saute the zucchini and red pepper in oil until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. , Stir in the turkey, rice, beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, cumin, salt and pepper. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with avocado if desired.

MEXICAN CASSEROLE WITH LEFTOVER TURKEY

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, cumin, salt, and pepper. Saute until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add black beans, shredded turkey, 1 cup salsa, corn, water, and taco seasoning. Mix well. Cover and simmer until flavors meld, about 5 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Mix remaining 1 cup salsa with cooked rice and spread evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 10x15-inch baking pan. Pour turkey mixture over rice. Layer 1 cup Cheddar cheese over turkey mixture. Top with tortilla chips. Cover loosely with aluminum foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove foil and top with remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese. Continue baking until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes more.

MEXICAN-STYLE TURKEY

Steps:

• Peel the garlic and crush 1 clove; place the turkey breasts in a dish and sprinkle with vinegar, sugar and crushed garlic, season to taste, cover and chill for at least 2 hours.
• Heat the oil in a deep, preferably non-stick, pan; remove the turkey from the marinade and fry for 10-12 minutes, turning once, until cooked and golden; remove from the pan and keep warm. Reserve the pan juices.
• Meanwhile, peel and chop the onions, and put them in a food processor with the remaining 3 cloves of garlic, the chilli powder and cinnamon, season to taste and blend into a smooth paste.
• Reheat the juices in the pan until simmering, stir in the onion paste and simmer for 5 minutes; then stir in 300ml/1/2 pint of water.
• Grate in the chocolate, crumble in the stock cube and stir in the tomato purée; add the turkey and simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the turkey is hot and the sauce is thick; garnish with sesame seeds and coriander, and serve with sour cream and Fried Mexican Potatoes and Capsicum Recipe # -- warm tortillas.
• Chef's Tip: It is important to use only plain chocolate with a high percentage of cocoa solids, as ordinary plain chocolate will make the sauce too sweet.

MEXICAN TURKEY BURGER

Steps:

• Mix together (by hand is the best way) ground turkey, cumin, onion, garlic, cilantro, hot sauce, salt & pepper.
• Form into 4 patties.
• Heat olive oil in skillet on medium heat.
• Add patties to skillet & cook 10-15 minutes on each side or until done.
• Place cheese slices on patties, keep on skillet until melted.
• Then place on bun & add whatever condiments desired.

MEXICAN TURKEY SOUP (CALDO DE GUAJOLOTE)

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a soup kettle over moderate heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.
• Add the celery, bell pepper, and carrot, salt lightly, cover, reduce the heat slightly, and sweat the vegetables for 5 minutes.
• Stir in the garlic and spices and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
• Add the stock, turkey meat, corn and tomato paste and season with salt and pepper.
• Bring to a near boil, cover, and reduce the heat to moderately low. Gently simmer for 15 minutes, then turn off the heat and let the soup sit for at least 15 minutes.
• Reheat gently and serve, stirring in the fresh herbs just before serving.

MEXICAN GROUND TURKEY CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Brown turkey in olive oil with onions and garlic.
• In a large bowl, mix browned turkey with next 6 ingredients.
• Place in casserole dish and bake at 350 for 25 minutes.
• Top with remaining 1/4 cup cheddar cheese and bake an additional 5 minutes.