This delicious Jamie Oliver turkey stew with fluffy dumplings is the perfect way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. Packed with rich flavors, crispy bacon, and a thick, herby sauce, it’s a hearty and comforting meal. The soft, golden dumplings make it extra special! Serve with steamed greens for a simple, cozy dinner everyone will love.
Ingredients Needed
Dumplings:
- 2 rashers smoked streaky bacon
- 2 small leeks, finely sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 125g (1 cup) self-raising flour
- 25g (¼ cup) maize flour or polenta
- 30g (2 tbsp) cold unsalted butter, diced
- 125ml (½ cup) buttermilk
- 1 large free-range egg, beaten
Stew:
- 3 onions, roughly chopped
- 3 celery sticks, chopped
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 3 fresh bay leaves
- 2 tsp English mustard
- 2 tbsp plain flour (all-purpose flour)
- 1.5 litres (6 cups) vegetable stock
- 150g (1 cup) leftover stuffing
- 500g (1 lb) leftover cooked turkey or chicken, shredded
How To Make Turkey Stew
- Prepare the dumpling mixture: Roughly chop the bacon and fry in a pan over medium-low heat until crispy. Add the sliced leeks and 1 tbsp olive oil, then cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Start the stew base: In a large, wide casserole pan, heat 2 tbsp oil (or turkey drippings) over medium heat. Add onions, celery, rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring often, until softened but not browned.
- Thicken the stew: Stir in the mustard and flour, cooking for 2 minutes. Gradually add the stock, stirring constantly to create a thick sauce. Crumble in the stuffing, mix well, then remove the herb sprigs and bay leaves. Add the shredded turkey, season to taste, and turn off the heat.
- Make the dumplings: In a bowl, mix both flours. Rub in the butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Create a well, pour in the buttermilk, and mix gently. Fold in the cooled leeks and bacon without overworking the dough.
- Shape the dumplings: Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 2cm (¾ inch) thickness. Use a 5cm (2 inch) cutter to cut out at least 12 dumplings, re-rolling scraps as needed.
- Assemble and bake: Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F (Gas 6). Brush dumplings with beaten egg and place them on top of the stew. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the dumplings are golden and the stew is bubbling.
- Serve: Enjoy hot with steamed greens for a hearty, comforting meal!
Recipe Tips
- Use turkey drippings for extra flavor: If you have turkey drippings from roasting, use them instead of oil when cooking the onions and celery. It adds a rich, deep flavor to the stew.
- Don’t overwork the dumpling dough: Mix the dough just until combined. Overmixing will make the dumplings dense instead of light and fluffy.
- Add the stock slowly: Stir in the vegetable stock little by little to avoid lumps in the sauce. This helps create a smooth and thick consistency.
- Let the stew bubble before baking: Make sure the stew is hot before placing the dumplings on top. This helps them cook evenly and rise properly in the oven.
How To Store And Reheat Leftovers?
- Refrigerate: Let the leftover turkey stew cool to room temperature. Transfer it to an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freeze: This stew can be frozen, but the dumplings may become soft. If freezing, store the stew and dumplings separately. Place the cooled stew in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. To thaw, leave it in the fridge overnight reheating.
- Reheat: Pour the stew into a saucepan and warm over low to medium heat for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add a little stock or water if needed to prevent it from drying out.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/6 of the recipe)
- Calories: 487
- Total Fat: 19.7g
- Saturated Fat: 6.1g
- Total Carbohydrate: 41.3g
- Dietary Fiber: 4g
- Sugars: 10.7g
- Protein: 38g
Try More Jamie Oliver Recipes:
- Jamie Oliver Turkey Butter Cranberries
- Jamie Oliver Turkey Bolognese
- Jamie Oliver Roast Turkey
- Jamie Oliver Turkey And Leek Pie
Jamie Oliver Turkey Stew
Description
This delicious Jamie Oliver turkey stew with fluffy dumplings is the perfect way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. Packed with rich flavors, crispy bacon, and a thick, herby sauce, it’s a hearty and comforting meal. The soft, golden dumplings make it extra special! Serve with steamed greens for a simple, cozy dinner everyone will love.
Ingredients
Dumplings:
Stew:
Instructions
- Prepare the dumpling mixture: Roughly chop the bacon and fry in a pan over medium-low heat until crispy. Add the sliced leeks and 1 tbsp olive oil, then cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Start the stew base: In a large, wide casserole pan, heat 2 tbsp oil (or turkey drippings) over medium heat. Add onions, celery, rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring often, until softened but not browned.
- Thicken the stew: Stir in the mustard and flour, cooking for 2 minutes. Gradually add the stock, stirring constantly to create a thick sauce. Crumble in the stuffing, mix well, then remove the herb sprigs and bay leaves. Add the shredded turkey, season to taste, and turn off the heat.
- Make the dumplings: In a bowl, mix both flours. Rub in the butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Create a well, pour in the buttermilk, and mix gently. Fold in the cooled leeks and bacon without overworking the dough.
- Shape the dumplings: Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 2cm (¾ inch) thickness. Use a 5cm (2 inch) cutter to cut out at least 12 dumplings, re-rolling scraps as needed.
- Assemble and bake: Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F (Gas 6). Brush dumplings with beaten egg and place them on top of the stew. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the dumplings are golden and the stew is bubbling.
- Serve: Enjoy hot with steamed greens for a hearty, comforting meal!
Notes
- Use turkey drippings for extra flavor: If you have turkey drippings from roasting, use them instead of oil when cooking the onions and celery. It adds a rich, deep flavor to the stew.
- Don’t overwork the dumpling dough: Mix the dough just until combined. Overmixing will make the dumplings dense instead of light and fluffy.
- Add the stock slowly: Stir in the vegetable stock little by little to avoid lumps in the sauce. This helps create a smooth and thick consistency.
- Let the stew bubble before baking: Make sure the stew is hot before placing the dumplings on top. This helps them cook evenly and rise properly in the oven.
Jamie Oliver Turkey Stew