Stewed turkey fillet

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking time: 1 hr

1. STEP 1

   

   How to braise turkey fillet? Prepare the necessary products. You can take turkey fillet from the breast or thigh. In the first case, the meat will be more dietary.

2. STEP 2

   

   Wash the pre-peeled onions. Choose the cutting shape as desired. Can be cut into thin half rings or small cubes.

3. STEP 3

   

   Wash the turkey fillet and dry well. Cut the fillet into medium pieces. If you use thigh fillet, you need to cut off all the veins and thick films.

4. STEP 4

   

   Heat vegetable oil in a wide frying pan. Over medium heat, fry the prepared onions until golden brown. Don't forget to stir the onion periodically so that it doesn't burn.

5. STEP 5

   

   Place the chopped turkey breast in the pan. It is advisable that it lies in one layer. Fry the fillet pieces over moderately high heat until golden brown. Frying will seal the meat juices inside the pieces, and the fillet will be juicy and soft inside. Turn the meat pieces over during cooking so that they brown evenly on all sides.

6. STEP 6

   

   Pour boiling water into the pan. Why boiling water? To avoid chilling the meat while cooking. Water should cover the fillet no more than halfway. Cover the pan with a lid and let the meat boil. Simmer the fillet with the lid closed over moderate heat for about 20 minutes.

7. STEP 7

   

   By this time, the meat will have softened significantly and is able to evenly absorb salt and spices. Salt the meat, add basil, allspice and aromatic herbs, stir. Simmer the fillet over moderate heat for 10 minutes. To obtain a spicy taste of stewed meat, ground black and red pepper, thyme, and garlic are suitable as spices.

8. STEP 8

   

   At the end of cooking, add bay leaf and stir. Cook the meat over low heat for another 10 minutes. Let the meat simmer a little with the lid closed and serve.

9. STEP 9

   

   Bon appetit!