How to cook turkey steak in a slow cooker? Is it possible? Definitely yes, if you follow a few subtleties and rules, which will be discussed below. Also consider some simple recipes. Serving turkey steaks or fillets can be done either solo or with a side dish. Below we will also consider a recipe for cooking turkey steak with vegetables.
The subtleties of cooking
For proper preparation of turkey steak in a slow cooker, you must follow several rules, then the dish will turn out to be soft, juicy and tasty. Consider several of these rules:
- the fillet is cut across the fibers, and not along, while the pieces should be at least 1.5 cm;
- when using a turkey breast, it is advisable to first marinate the meat using vinegar, lemon juice, wine;
- the use of a large amount of oil will ruin the dish, so they only need to grease the bottom of the multicooker;
- it is necessary to prepare a dish in the “Baking” or “Frying” mode.
When cooking the steak, try turning the meat as often as possible to prevent burning, and also to not dry the turkey. Also, the more the meat is pickled, the softer it will be after cooking.
The classic version of the recipe for turkey steak in a slow cooker
To prepare the dish, you need to prepare the following ingredients:
- 0.5 kg turkey fillet;
- 2 cloves of garlic;
- 40 g of olive or vegetable oil;
- salt, spices and pepper to taste,
- lemon juice - 50 g.
We start to cook a turkey steak in a slow cooker. Rinse the meat thoroughly first, and then pat it dry with paper towels. As mentioned above, cut the fillet across the fibers.
The next step is to mix the oil, lemon juice and spices. A couple of tablespoons of oil should be left to lubricate the bottom of the multicooker. In the prepared mixture, the meat should be marinated for about 50-60 minutes. Thus, the finished steak is soft and juicy.
After marinating, we dab the meat with paper towels, put it on the bottom of the multicooker. We turn on the “Baking” mode for 5-19 minutes to heat the device, and then another 20 minutes, turn the slices over and cook another 20 minutes.
Paprika Turkey Steak
To make a turkey drumstick steak in a slow cooker, you will need the ingredients listed below:
- 0.5 kg turkey drumstick;
- 1 tbsp. l Paprika
- 40 g of vegetable oil;
- spices to taste.
Mix the paprika with spices, and then coat the drumstick, leave for 15 minutes. Next, grease the turkey meat with oil, also pour a little oil on the bottom of the multicooker. Install the program "Frying". We close the multicooker with a lid and cook for about 20 minutes, then turn the meat over and reinstall the multicooker for 20 minutes. After full cooking, leave the meat in the slow cooker for another 10 minutes, turning on the heating mode.
Serving the steak is better when hot in combination with rice or vegetables - fresh or baked. You can also serve with sauces - cheese or sour cream.
Turkey steak with wine
To prepare a turkey steak in a slow cooker according to this recipe, the following ingredients will be required:
- 0.5 kg turkey fillet;
- 40 g of olive oil;
- 50 ml dry red wine;
- 2 cloves of garlic;
- salt and black pepper to taste.
First of all, we wash the meat and dry it with paper towels. Cut into small slices, a width of not more than 2 cm. At the same time, prepare the marinade, including wine, oil, chopped garlic, spices. Marinate the meat for 2 hours.
Then blot with a paper towel, removing excess oil and lay in a slow cooker. Install the program "Frying". Fry steaks for 20 minutes on one side, then turn over and cook another 20 minutes. At the end, leave for 5 minutes in the slow cooker (heating mode).
Boneless turkey steak
To cook a turkey steak with bone in a slow cooker, you will need the following ingredients:
- 0.5 kg of turkey on the bone;
- 1 onion;
- spice.
As in other recipes, it is necessary to marinate the meat in spices, approximately 30 minutes. At the same time, chop the onion in half rings, fry it in a slow cooker with a small amount of oil. Next, get the onion and transfer it to a separate container.
Now we start cooking directly the turkey steak in a slow cooker. We activate the program and prepare about 45 minutes. After the liquid in the bowl boils completely, fry the pieces in the "Frying" mode. Serve with onions, optionally you can add a side dish.
Turkey fillet with vegetables
To prepare the dish you will need to take the indicated ingredients:
- 600 g turkey fillet;
- 0.5 kg of frozen vegetables;
- 0.2 kg of onions;
- 1 tbsp. l soy sauce;
- 2 tbsp. l ketchup;
- 4 tbsp. l sour cream;
- spices to taste.
First of all, you should cut the onion rings, fry in a slow cooker in the "Frying" mode for about 3 minutes. Next, you need to get the onions and fry the vegetables. The cooker lid must be open, the time interval is 15 minutes. While the vegetables are being cooked, let’s do the sauce. To do this, mix ketchup, sour cream and soy sauce.
After the vegetables are ready, we also get them and transfer them to a separate container. Pour a small amount of oil into the slow cooker and fry the turkey for about 25 minutes in the "Frying" mode. Mix with pre-fried vegetables, onions and sauce. The dish is ready.
In fact, there are countless options for cooking turkey in a slow cooker. If it is not possible to cook turkey meat, it can be replaced with chicken. And it should also be pickled before cooking. Spices are added to taste: you can have a little more salt or a little more pepper, also some housewives add spices such as cardamom, paprika and others. Enjoy your meal!