Guatemalan stuffed turkey is one of the most anticipated delights for Christmas dinner, due to its characteristic flavor and aroma. Ideal to be cooked with family and enjoyed during the December holidays.
The Guatemalan stuffed turkey, with its characteristic flavor and aroma, is one of the most anticipated delights for Christmas dinner, ideal to be enjoyed with family during the December holidays.
Christmas stuffed turkey
Ingredients
1 whole turkey (equivalent to 14 pounds or 10 servings)
1 pound of minced pork meat
1/2 pound of green beans
1/2 pound of carrots
Pepper
Salt
6 cloves of garlic
Bouillon
Oil (olive, preferably)
Bay leaf
Preparation
Step 1 : Start by chopping the carrots and green beans into small squares.
Step 2 : Then, place the meat, carrots, and green beans together in two different containers.
Step 3 : Meanwhile, heat a skillet with oil.
Step 4 : When ready, add 4 cloves of garlic, salt, and pepper to taste.
Step 5 : Then add the minced meat and wait for it to release fat to better absorb the flavors of the ingredients.
Step 6 : On the other hand, fry the carrots and green beans in another skillet with hot oil.
Step 7 : Once the ingredients are golden brown, add the remaining two cloves of garlic, pepper to taste, bouillon, and bay leaf.
Step 8 : Mix the meat with the vegetables, clean the turkey, bathe the surface and stuff it with the prepared mixture.
Step 9 : Then, preheat the oven to 375°F, grease a pyrex dish, and place the stuffed turkey.
Step 10 : Cover with aluminum foil and cook for 3 to 4 hours.
Step 11 : When removing the turkey from the oven, cut to verify that it is well cooked.
Step 12 : Serve hot and enjoy with accompaniments such as cauliflower puree, spinach salad, glazed carrots, wild rice with toasted almonds, or cornbread with honey butter.
