This slow cooker ground turkey ragu is packed with tender turkey, tomatoes, and vegetables, and is great served over your favorite pasta.
Recipe for Slow Cooker Ground Turkey Ragu: On a cold night, this comforting dish of ground turkey ragu is ideal. Simmering ground turkey with spices in a slow cooker yields a fragrant and thick sauce that tastes well over mashed potatoes, rice, pasta, or zucchini noodles. This recipe is created with lean ground turkey, tomato, onions, carrots, and celery; it is simple to prepare and takes little time. You’ll be happy that you decided to reheat your family’s meal with this recipe for turkey ragu in the slow cooker. Have fun!
INGREDIENTS LIST FOR THE SLOW COOKER GROUND TURKEY RAGU RECIPE
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 bay leaves
CROCKPOT TURKEY RAGU RECIPE
With just a few basic ingredients, this turkey ragu in the slow cooker makes a tasty and simple supper dish. For a gourmet supper with an Italian flair, you can set it and forget it. As this slow-cooker turkey ragu simmers away, delectable fragrances will fill your home, and turkey is the ideal leaner counterpart to the traditional beef ragu!
DIRECTIONS
- Prepare the turkey ragu in the slow cooker: Brown the ground turkey in a large skillet over high heat with one tablespoon olive oil and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Cook the turkey flesh for 4 to 5 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon until it’s cooked through. Place the turkey ground that has been cooked into the slow cooker.
- Fill the same skillet with two teaspoons of olive oil. Add the carrots, onions, and celery and sauté over medium-low heat for 3 to 4 minutes, or until tender. After the vegetables are done, transfer them to the slow cooker, cover it, add the crushed tomatoes and bay leaves, and simmer on low for four to six hours.
- Remove the bay leaves after the turkey meat sauce is done. Serve the sluggish
- Serve your favorite pasta, rice, or couscous with slow cooker turkey ragu. Have fun! ❤️
TIPS FOR THE SLOW COOKER GROUND TURKEY RAGU
- You can skip the browning step for the meat and veggies, but we find that it adds a great depth of flavor.
- If the sauce gets too thick while cooking, add a little water or chicken broth.
HOW TO SERVE THE SLOW COOKER GROUND TURKEY RAGU
We would be tempted to say “pasta all the way!” but this slow-cooked ragu made with turkey can take advantage of a side of rice, couscous, quinoa, or even cauliflower rice. Sprinkle some fresh chopped parsley or basil and parmesan on top.
HOW TO KEEP THE CROCKPOT TURKEY RAGU LEFTOVERS.
You can keep any crockpot turkey ragu leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days in your refrigerator. . Reheat gently in the microwave or a saucepan with a few drops of water to loosen the sauce.
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