It’s Thanksgiving and everyone is getting ready to cook their turkey and the rest of the fixings. Everyone here at Porsche Southpoint, just like the rest of the Chapel Hill, Durham, Cary, Raleigh and the rest of the Triangle Area, is excited to have family and friends over. The one thing most people are not looking forward to is having all those leftovers. A 15-pound turkey can last for what seems like months! So once you’ve completed your Black Friday shopping, here is a nice recipe to help add a little something to that Thanksgiving turkey.
Turkey Tacos
Ingredients
1 Pound (or so) of leftover turkey meat
2 tbsp butter
1 red onion, chopped
1-7 oz of chopped green chilies
1-1/2 cups vegetable or chicken stock
Paprika to taste
Adobo to taste
Cumin to taste
Light red chili powder to taste
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Juice of 1 lime
Salt and pepper to taste
Tortillas
Sour Cream, Cheese, and other toppings you prefer.
Directions:
1. If using leftover chicken or turkey, separate meat from carcass and tear into bite-sized pieces. A combination of light and dark meat is preferred.
2. If using fresh chicken or turkey, either roast, grill or boil meat first, then shred with a pair of forks. you won’t get the right consistency if you just try to cook the meat in the pan.
3. Saute onions in butter with a pinch of salt in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until onions are translucent. Add green chilies and cook until the aroma turns slightly sweet. (They are packed in vinegar; this needs to be cooked off.)
4. Add turkey and approximately 2/3 cup stock. season with salt, pepper and adobo powder. Reduce heat to medium low and cook for about 5 minutes to allow the meat to heat through. Test for seasoning.
5. Add remaining spices a little at a time, starting with about a teaspoon of each and increasing each a bit at a time until the mixture has the flavor and heat levels that you prefer. (I don’t like to give exacts with any seasoning blend like this. use your judgment and go with whatever heat levels you like!)
6. Add Worcestershire sauce, and lime juice. Simmer, stirring often, for an additional 5-10 minutes or until turkey or chicken meat is falling apart in the skillet. Add stock as needed to keep the mixture moist, but not wet.
7. Reduce heat to low and allow to simmer while you prep the rest of the ingredients.
8. The tortillas can be cooked on the stovetop on a lightly greased griddle with just a tiny bit of oil over medium heat, in the microwave in a microwave-safe tortilla warmer or stacked, wrapped in foil in a 350-degree oven for approximately 15 minutes, or until heated through and pliable. (I prefer either of the first two methods) tore tortillas in a tortilla warmer or wrapped in aluminum foil until serving or they will become brittle.
If turkey tacos don’t sound appealing, you can always go the traditional route and make a turkey pot pie or a turkey salad for a healthier choice.
Porsche Southpoint wants to make sure that you are able to save money, not only by giving ideas for not wasting turkey, but on new and pre-owned Porsches, parts, and service as well. We stand by our Promise to provide the highest quality care and service and affordable and competitive prices. We are proud to serve you and we are truly thankful every day for each and every one of our clients.
(Source: http://www.unclejerryskitchen.com/recipes/leftover-turkey-tacos-recipe/)