Slow-Cooker Tuscan Turkey and Beans

Prep 30 min
Total 9 hr 30 min
Servings 6

Slow-cooking dried beans with flavorful canned broth is the great start for this garlicky turkey stew, with bright green frozen beans added at the end.

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated November 8, 2012

Make with

Progresso Broth

Ingredients

Reynolds™ Slow Cooker Liners
6

cups water
1

bag (16 oz) dried navy beans (2 cups), sorted, rinsed
3

cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1/4

cup olive oil
3/4

cup chopped parsley
1

tablespoon Italian seasoning
2

tablespoons chopped garlic (from a jar)
1 1/2

teaspoons salt
1/2

teaspoon pepper
1

package (1 1/2 to 2 1/4 lb) turkey thighs, skin removed
1 1/2

cups frozen cut green beans, thawed

Steps

1

Place Reynolds™ Slow Cooker Liners inside a 5- to 6 1/2 -qt slow cooker bowl. Make sure that liner fits snugly against the bottom and sides of bowl and pull the top of the liner over rim of bowl.
2

In 3-quart saucepan, heat water to boiling over medium-high heat. Add navy beans. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer uncovered 10 minutes. Drain; rinse with cold water. Place beans in slow cooker; add broth.
3

Meanwhile, in medium bowl, stir together olive oil, 1/2 cup of the parsley, the Italian seasoning, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper. Press mixture firmly onto turkey thighs. Place turkey on top of beans in slow cooker. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 9 hours or until beans are tender and turkey pulls apart easily with fork.
4

Remove turkey from slow cooker. Increase heat setting to High. Stir green beans and remaining 1 teaspoon salt into slow cooker. Cover; cook 15 to 20 minutes or until vegetables are hot. Meanwhile, remove turkey from bones. To serve, place bean mixture in shallow bowls; top with turkey, and sprinkle with remaining parsley.

Serve food directly from the lined slow cooker. Once your slow cooker cools, remove the liner and throw away for easy clean up.
This recipe would work equally well with pork or beef if desired. Use a budget-friendly cut, such as pork shoulder or beef chuck roast.