Chipolte Turkey Legs

Here’s another fast and healthy recipe for you turkey lovers out there. Sure it takes 2-8 hours to cook, depending on the method you choose, but the prep time is about 10 minutes and if you use the longer cooking method(6-8 hours) in the crockpot you don’t even have to stir it halfway making this a very easy main dish.

2-3 turkey legs, about 3 pounds
3-4 chipotle peppers diced
1/2 yellow onion diced, about 1 cup
1/2 red bell pepper diced, about 1 cup
2 cloves garlic minced
1T olive oil
1 cup turkey or chicken broth
2-3 Italian tomatoes, or one 15 oz can of stewed tomatoes
1 t ground cumin
1 t chili powder

Brown turkey with oil, onions, and garlic in a 4 qt casserole on medium heat for 5-8 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and cook on low for two hours covered, stirring once halfway through. Serve when tender with steamed rice.

Note: With large turkey legs it’s a little harder to find a covered casserole dish that will fit a big turkey leg so substitute thighs if needed. This recipe can be cooked in a crockpot. Just leave out the oil then mix all ingredients except turkey legs in a mixing bowl and pour over turkey legs in the crockpot. Cook for 6-8 hours on low.

I like Le Cruset or similar cast iron enamelware  that has a lid for cooking this recipe on the stovetop.