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Turkey Cassoulet


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Yield: 10
Food Cost: 19%

Establishment: Club Operation, Business and Industry Account, Home Meal Replacement

Ethnicity: French

Meal Type: Soup, Stew, Chili

Preparation Method: Saute, Simmer

Product Type: Turkey Sausage - Other Varieties, Turkey Sausage - Italian, Turkey Pastrami, Turkey Thighs

Ingredients
1 Pound dry white beans (cannellini), soaked overnight
1/2 Pint fresh pearl onions, peeled
4 Ounces olive oil
4 Pounds TURKEY THIGH OR DRUMSTICK, cubed
1 Pound TURKEY PASTRAMI, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 Pounds SMOKED TURKEY SAUSAGE, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 Pounds ITALIAN TURKEY SAUSAGE, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
6 Cloves garlic, minced
1/4 Cup flour
1 Teaspoon dried thyme
3 bay leaves
1 Teaspoon dried rosemary
2 Quarts TURKEY STOCK
As needed salt and black pepper
3 Tablespoons chopped parsley

  1. Drain beans from soaking water. Rinse well. Simmer in 2 quarts water until soft, about 40 minutes. Drain, cool and refrigerate.
  2. In a separate saucepot, simmer onions in water until tender, drain, cover and refrigerate.
  3. In a 3-quart heavy gauge stockpot, heat oil and cook the cubed dark turkey meat, turkey pastrami and turkey sausages for 10-12 minutes on medium heat, stirring frequently. Continue to cook until all pink color disappears from the poultry.
  4. Add garlic and continue to cook for one more minute. Sprinkle flour over the turkey and sausages, stir well to combine. Cook for 3 minutes over low heat.
  5. Stir in herbs. Add stock and stir constantly until liquid comes to a boil, then lower to a simmer. Cover and continue to simmer for 20-30 minutes.
  6. Remove bay leaves, stir in beans and onions. Simmer for several minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Finish with parsley.



Nutrition Facts
Calories 870  
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 38g
Saturated Fat 10g
Cholesterol 300mg
Sodium 2990mg
Potassium 1076mg
Total Carbohydrate 41g
Dietary Fiber 12g
Sugars 7g  
Protein 89g  
Vitamin A 20%
Vitamin C 35%
Calcium 20%
Iron 110%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:
  Calories: 2000 2500
Total Fat Less than 65g 80g
Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g
Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg
Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g
Dietary Fiber   25g 30g
Calories per gram:
Fat 9
Carbohydrate 4
Protein 4

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