Turkey Hash With Vegetables and Gravy

Turkey Hash

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Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 25 mins
Total: 45 mins
Servings: 6 servings

An excellent way to use leftover turkey from Thanksgiving or other holiday dinners, this hearty hash is both delicious and quick. It incorporates the cooked turkey with leftover diced potatoes and other vegetables to create a satisfying meal that ensures no food goes to waste.

A hash is any dish that includes chopped meat, potatoes, and onions. It's typically fried in a skillet, creating a one-dish meal that is infinitely customizable to whatever you have around at the moment. This turkey hash recipe follows that resourceful formula, featuring diced turkey, onion, and potatoes along with celery, bell pepper, and parsley. It's made even more delicious with turkey gravy and will quickly use up any leftovers from your big holiday meals.

In the true spirit of a hash, all sorts of things can be tossed into this savory dish. For instance, you can replace the red bell pepper with diced pimientos, add mushrooms, carrots, peas, or corn, or toss in chopped rutabaga if you like. If you have ham or bacon on hand, add those as well. All you really need to complete the meal is some bread; homemade bread is a fantastic option, though any rustic bread from the bakery will work out great, too.

Ingredients

  • 4 to 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

  • 1/2 cup chopped celery

  • 1/2 cup chopped onion

  • 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper

  • 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped red bell pepper

  • 2 cups diced cooked potatoes

  • 1 1/2 cups  chopped​ cooked turkey

  • 1 cup turkey gravy

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

  • Salt, to taste

  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Turkey hash ingredients
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  2. Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 tablespoons of the butter.

    Butter in the skillet
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  3. When the butter is hot, add the celery, onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper. Cook until the vegetables are tender, and the onion is translucent, stirring frequently. 

    Vegetables in the skillet
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  4. Add the diced potatoes along with the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Cook for about 5 to 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are lightly browned.

    Potatoes and vegetables
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  5. Add the chopped turkey, gravy, and parsley. Sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper. 

    Adding the turkey
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  6. Taste and adjust the seasonings.

    Seasoning the hash
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  7. Simmer the mixture, stirring frequently, for about 15 to 20 minutes.

    Simmering the spices and turkey
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  8. Serve and enjoy.

    Turkey Hash
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Recipe Variations

  • The recipe is really quite versatile. Make it with or without the bell pepper or add sliced mushrooms, along with the celery and onion.
  • If you have lots of leftover vegetables along with the turkey, dice them and use some in the hash.
  • Carrots, rutabaga, peas, or corn would be great additions, or add some finely chopped ham or bacon for a smoky flavor.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
251 Calories
15g Fat
17g Carbs
13g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6
Amount per serving
Calories 251
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 8g 41%
Cholesterol 68mg 23%
Sodium 380mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 13g
Vitamin C 20mg 101%
Calcium 29mg 2%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 511mg 11%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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