Crock Pot Tijuana Turkey

Olha's Note:

The cocoa in this dish imparts a richness and mysterious nuance. Peanut butter replaces the usual ground nuts.

• Total Time: 4 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 lb turkey breast, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
• 1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 small onion, minced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 tablespoons cornmeal
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 1/2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
• 3 cups hot cooked rice
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions:

1. Combine turkey, bell pepper, onion, and garlic in a 3 1/2 quart slow cooker.
2. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, chili powder, cornmeal, cocoa powder, cumin, oregano, salt, cinnamon, and red pepper. Stir into turkey mixture.
3. Whisk tomato sauce with water and peanut butter; pour over turkey mixture, mixing well.
4. Cover and cook on LOW 4 to 5 hours. Serves 4.
5. Serve over hot cooked rice. Sprinkle with cilantro.
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Reviews

[ClarkeCC]

This was very good. I made it pretty much as listed except that I added more red pepper, because we like things spicier. It did get a bit thick at the end, so next time I might add more water or tomato sauce, but everyone liked it, and it is definitely going on my list of go-to healthy meals.