Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless turkey thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- ¼ cup sweet Hungarian paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large onions, chopped (about 3 cups)
- 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 (15 oz) can pure pumpkin
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 large fresh thyme sprig plus 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
- cooked egg noodles for serving (optional)
- caraway seeds, light sour cream and sliced green onions for topping (optional)
Recipe Description
Pumpkin Turkey Goulash — a lighter, yet still hearty and delicious, version of the classic Hungarian stew.
Goulash is a Hungarian stew of beef and vegetables seasoned with paprika and other spices. This creative, lighter take on the traditional dish uses turkey, instead of beef, and includes pumpkin.
I love using pumpkin in savory dishes. It adds a wonderful richness to this dish, with no additional fat, and complements the turkey nicely. Using boneless skinless turkey thighs makes this an easy dish to prepare. If you can’t find boneless skinless turkey thighs, boneless skinless chicken thighs are a great substitute.
Paprika and thyme are the star spices of this Pumpkin Turkey Goulash, they go beautifully together and are so delicious with the pumpkin and turkey.
This stew has a wonderful sauce, and is lovely served over egg noodles. A dollop of sour cream and a sprinkling of caraway seeds and sliced green onions are the perfect toppings.
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