Budget Stretcher Crock Pot Ground Turkey Stew Recipe

This incredibly tasty and healthy ground turkey stew is a budget-friendly lifesaver! Easy to prepare in your slow cooker, this recipe stretches one pound of ground turkey into two delicious meals for a family of five. Serve it as a hearty stew one night, then enjoy the leftovers over egg noodles, macaroni, or rice the next. Customize it with your family's favorite vegetables – endless possibilities! Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 255 mins
Calories 98.7 kcal
Protein 16g
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Ingredients for Budget Stretcher Crock Pot Ground Turkey Stew

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How to Make Budget Stretcher Crock Pot Ground Turkey Stew

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in the bottom of a large crock pot over medium heat. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and 1 cup chopped leeks. Cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
  2. Crumble 1 pound raw ground turkey over the leeks. Brown lightly, breaking it up with a spoon.
  3. Layer 1 cup sliced carrots and 1 cup chopped celery over the turkey.
  4. Spread 1 (10.75 ounce) can undiluted cream of mushroom soup and 1 (10.75 ounce) can undiluted cream of chicken soup evenly over the vegetables.
  5. Spread 1 cup sliced mushrooms over the soup.
  6. Pour 1 cup water over all ingredients.
  7. Set crock pot to low and cook for 4 hours, stirring halfway through for best results.
  8. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

5g

Carbs

2g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Budget Stretcher Crock Pot Ground Turkey Stew?

Budget Stretcher Crock Pot Ground Turkey Stew takes about 275 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 255 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Budget Stretcher Crock Pot Ground Turkey Stew?

Budget Stretcher Crock Pot Ground Turkey Stew has approximately 98.7 calories per serving, with about 16 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates and 6 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Budget Stretcher Crock Pot Ground Turkey Stew?

The key ingredients for Budget Stretcher Crock Pot Ground Turkey Stew are Olive Oil, Leek, Garlic, Ground Turkey, Water, Fat Free Cream Of Chicken Soup. See the full list with measurements above.

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