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Creamy Turkey on Rice served on a white plate
Created by: April J Harris

Deliciously Easy Christmas Leftovers Dish

Course Main Dish
Cuisine Canadian
Servings 4
Prep Time 30 minutes

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 tablespoon mild olive oil or any mild vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 red or green pepper, de-seeded and chopped in slices or small pieces
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • ½ cup chicken, vegetable or ham stock
  • 2 cups milk you may not need it all
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce OR 1 tablespoon sherry or Madeira
  • cups leftover turkey or ham - or both - chopped into bite size pieces
  • ½ cup frozen peas
  • salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • cooked rice or potatoes to serve

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  • Sauté the onion, stirring frequently, for three to five minutes or until it has begun to soften and become translucent.
  • Add the mushrooms and peppers and cook, stirring frequently, until they begin to soften.
  • Sprinkle the flour over top of the vegetables and stir through.
  • Cook for a minute or so, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in the chicken stock, stirring constantly until it begins to thicken.
  • Add the milk, a bit at a time, stirring after each addition until the sauce thickens. Do this until you have a lovely creamy sauce.
  • Add the Worcestershire sauce or sherry and stir to mix through.
  • Stir in the meat and the frozen peas.
  • Cook for about four minutes, stirring frequently, until the meat heats through and the peas are cooked. Add a bit more milk if the sauce becomes too thick.
  • Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper if necessary.
  • Serve over cooked rice or mashed potatoes.

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