Irish Rebel Stew

Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 lbs diced turkey breast
- 1 cup onions, diced
- 1 large sweet potato, diced
- 1 medium parsnip, cut into chunks
- 3/4 cup Guinness stout
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh tarragon
- 1/8 teaspoon fennel seed
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh oregano
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon crushed bay leaf
- 3/4 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 3/4 tablespoon fresh parsley
Directions:
- Sauté the onions in a large pot in 1 tablespoon olive oil until soft.
- Dredge the turkey in the flour and brown the turkey in 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the turkey to the onions.
- Steam the roots (parsnips, sweet potato) in a separate pot until just tender.
- Add water and the Guinness to the onions and turkey to thicken.
- Add in the vegetables and cook about 15 minutes.
- Add in the Worcestershire sauce.
- Turn off the heat, add in the herbs.
Yield:
8 servings
Nutrition Tip
Turkey is a great source of amino acids — the building blocks of protein. Turkey is also a source of L-tryptophan which can have a relaxing effect. Tryptophan helps with the production of serotonin, a mood regulator within the body.
Generally low in fat and high in protein, turkey is a good source of iron, zinc, phosphorus, potassium and B vitamins. While turkey’s dark meat contains more fat, it also contains more iron than its white meat. Whether you start with frozen or fresh turkey, enjoy this Irish Rebel Stew as a healthy way to incorporate turkey into your diet.
Source: Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center
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