turkey pot pie
My Mom could make the best homemade pot pies and she always made her own crust. Thanks Mom!
prep time
25 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
Bake
yield
6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds turkey tenderloin
- 1 large potato, peeled and cubed
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 - 12 oz. can evaporated milk
- 1/3 cup all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon fresh or dried thyme leaves (fresh is better)
- 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper
- 1 - store bought or homemade pie crust
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
How To Make turkey pot pie
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Step 1Rinse turkey; drain and pat dry with paper towels. In a large saucepan, place the turkey,potato,carrots,onion,water and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer,covered for 15 minutes or until the turkey is cooked through. Drain and cover and set aside.
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Step 2Preheat the oven to 350F.In the same saucepan,whisk together the evaporated milk,flour,thyme,1/4 teaspoon salt,and pepper. Stir in 1/2 cup of chicken stock and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture starts to thicken. cook and whisk 2 minutes more or until thickened and bubbly. Stir in the turkey mixture.
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Step 3Spoon the turkey mixture into a lightly greased 2-quart casserole. Place the pie crust on top of mixture in casserole and press slightly so crust is snug on rim of dish. You can trim crust or fold under extra crust and crimp edge. Cut slits in crust on top and brush with alittle milk. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
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Category:
Turkey
Category:
Savory Pies
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Ingredient:
Turkey
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
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