Savory Turkey Breast
2 variations: Sweet-and-Sour Turkey, Turkey Black Bean Wraps
Contributed by Diane S.
Formatted by Cindy Greene for Friendly Freezer 1/26/00

Here's a master recipe for a turkey breast in the crockpot, with two
freezer recipes to go with.

                   *  Exported from  MasterCook Mac  *

                        Savory Turkey Breast (C/P)

Recipe By     : Betty Crocker's Slow Cooker Meals
Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Betty Crocker Slow Cooker

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   6 1/2  pounds        turkey breast -- bone-in
   1                    onion -- chopped
   1      stalk         celery -- chopped
   1                    bay leaf
   1      teaspoon      salt
     1/2  teaspoon      coarsely ground pepper
   1      teaspoon      chicken bouillon granules
     1/2  cup           water

Remove gravy packet or extra parts from turkey breast. Place onion,
celery and bay leaf in cavity of turkey. Place turkey in 5-quart slow
cooker.

Sprinkle turkey with salt and pepper. Mix bouillon and water; pour over
turkey. Cover and cook on low heat 8-9 hours or until juice of turkey is
no longer pink with center is cut. Remove bay leaf.

Serve 1/3 of turkey for dinner. Cut another 1/3 of turkey into 1" pieces
(3 cups) and put in freezer container for Sweet-and-Sour Turkey. Shred
last 1/3 of turkey (3 cups) and put in freezer container for Turkey
Black Bean Wraps. Cover and freeze. To thaw, place in refrigerator about
8 hours.

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               Sweet-and-Sour Turkey (Savory Turkey Breast)

Recipe By     : Betty Crocker's Slow Cooker Meals
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Betty Crocker Slow Cooker

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      tablespoon    vegetable oil
   2      medium        bell peppers -- in 1" pieces
   1      medium        onion -- in wedges
   1      clove         garlic -- minced
   3      cups          Savory Turkey Breast -- thawed
     1/2  teaspoon      five-spice powder
   8      ounces        canned pineapple chunks in juice -- drained
   9      ounces        sweet-and-sour sauce
   3      cups          chow mein noodles

Heat oil in large skillet over medium high heat. Add bell peppers, onion
and garlic; stir fry 3-4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Add turkey; sprinkle with five-spice powder. Stir in pineaple and
sweet-and-sour sauce. Cook aboaut 5 minutes, stirring occasionally,
until heated through. Serve over noodles.

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             Turkey Black Bean Wraps (Savory Turkey Breast)

Recipe By     : Betty Crocker's Slow Cooker Meals
Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :15:00
Categories    : Betty Crocker Slow Cooker

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1 1/2  cups          salsa -- chunky
   3      cups          Savory Turkey Breast -- thawed
  15      ounces        black beans, cooked -- drained
   1      teaspoon      lemon juice -- or lime juice
     1/4  teaspoon      cumin powder
   8                    flour tortillas
   1 1/2  cups          monterey jack cheese -- shredded

Mix salsa, turkey, beans, lemon juice and cumin in large saucepan. Heat
to boilng; reduce heat and simmer 3-5 minutes or until heated through.
Spread mixture on tortillas; top with cheese; roll up.

May add jalapeno peppers to taste, and use lime juice instead of lemon.
Chili powder may be substituted for cumin.