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Mexican-inspired Turkey Birria

By OcadoLife
Aromatic and flavour-packed, this Mexican-inspired Turkey Birria was created by author and food stylist Emily Jonzen. “I love this meaty stew – it’s full of warming spices, such as cloves and cinnamon, and is a classic…
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Ingredients

15 total
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed or grated
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 fresh bay leaves (or use dried)
  • 1 pinch ground cloves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 0.5 tsp ancho chilli flakes
  • 1 tbsp chipotle paste
  • 1 (400g) tin finely chopped tomatoes
  • 500g cooked turkey
  • 300ml chicken stock, hot
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 2 limes, cut into wedges, for squeezing (optional)
  • 1 (approx.) jalapeño chilli, finely sliced, to serve (optional)

Method

3 steps

  1. Step 1

    Heat the oil in a large, deep pan. Fry the onion over a medium-low heat for 5-10 mins, until soft. Stir in the garlic, oregano, bay, cloves, cinnamon, chilli flakes and chipotle paste; fry for 2 mins, until aromatic.

  2. Step 2

    Stir in the tomatoes, turkey, stock and vinegar; bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 mins, until the turkey is tender and the sauce has reduced a little.

  3. Step 3

    Shred the meat with two forks. Serve with tacos, lime wedges and jalapeños, if liked.