I don’t really know why turkey is so under-rated. The most common reason I hear is “it’s too dry”. But come on, if not properly cooked, that is true for any kind of meat. Remember the countless occasions you’ve had a chicken breast fillet resembling sawdust!!
Turkey is the most flavoursome of the white meats, with a more rustic texture, super low in calories and cheap as chips.
I made this lovely turkey steak and white wine bake the other night and it was just what we needed after a long day at work and those icy temperatures outside. This dish is full of lovely veggies and has a fragrant creamy texture from the white sauce. Try it and then tell me you don’t like turkey :)

SERVES 4
PREPARATION 10 mins
COOK 45 mins
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INGREDIENTS

• 2 large potatoes, cooked until almost done and thinly sliced
• 450 g Turkey Steaks, cut into bite-size pieces
• 2 Carrots, sliced
• 2 Leeks, sliced
• 2 Garlic Cloves, finely chopped
• 1 Onion, finely chopped
• 4 Sprigs of fresh Thyme (leaves only)
• 1 large glass of White Wine or Dry Vermouth
• Salt and Pepper to season

For the white Sauce:

• 1 tbsp Butter
• 1 tbsp plain Flour
• a handful of grated Cheddar
• 1/2 tsp ground Nutmeg
• 1 tsp Mustard Powder or English Mustard
• 75ml semi-skimmed Milk
• Salt and Pepper to season

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PREPARATION METHOD

1. Preheat the oven to 200C.
2. Heat some olive oil in a pan and fry the onions and garlic for a few minutes until they start to soften. Add the turkey and continue to fry until the meat starts to brown.
3. Now add all the remaining vegetables and stir everything until well combined. Pour over the wine, add the thyme, season with salt and pepper and turn down the heat to low/medium.  Cover and leave to steam for approximately 10 minutes.
4. For the white sauce melt the butter in a small saucepan over a medium heat. Once completely melted add the flour and whisk until it dissolves and the mixture starts to bubble. Take off the heat and slowly whisk in the milk. Return to a low heat and continue whisking until your sauce starts to thicken. Now add the cheese and stir until it’s completely melted. Stir in the mustard and nutmeg and season with salt and pepper.
5. Spoon your vegetables and turkey into a baking dish, pour over the white sauce and stir until everything is well combined. Neatly cover with your sliced potatoes, season with a little salt and pepper and brush with some olive oil.
6. Place in the pre-heated oven and bake for 30 minutes or until the potatoes are golden brown and the sauce bubbling.
7. Enjoy hot with a side salad and a cool glass of cider.

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