Stevie's Portuguese Rice
Submitted by cebryan
Lean ground turkey simmered in a bold tomato sauce with hot pepper and oregano, stirred into nutty brown rice. A Portuguese-inspired one-pot meal that feeds a crowd.
YIELD
8 servingsPREP
30 minCOOK
2 hrsREADY
2 hrsPortuguese rice dishes are all about letting simple ingredients cook down into something deeply savory, and this version swaps traditional pork for lean ground turkey without losing any soul.
Two pounds of turkey simmer for nearly an hour in a chunky tomato sauce spiked with hot pepper sauce and dried oregano until everything melds into a rich, spoonable stew.
Stir in the brown rice at the end and you’ve got a hearty, nutritious meal for eight that practically cooks itself.
Kitchen Tips
- Use your hands to break the turkey into small crumbles as it cooks. Bigger chunks won’t absorb the sauce as well.
- Don’t skip the full 45-minute simmer on the sauce. That slow cook is what concentrates the tomato flavor and brings everything together.
- Leftovers reheat beautifully. Add a splash of water or broth when warming to keep the rice from drying out.
Variations
- Spicy Linguica Version: Add sliced linguica sausage alongside the turkey for a more traditional Portuguese kick.
- Vegetarian: Skip the turkey entirely, double the tomatoes, and add a can of chickpeas for protein.
Ingredients
Directions
In a medium saucepan, bring cups water, the oil, and salt to a boil over high heat.
Add the brown rice, reduce the heat to low, and simmer covered for about 50 minutes, until the rice is tender.
Drain the rice if necessary, and set aside.
Meanwhile in a large nonstick skillet, cook the ground turkey, chopped onion, and garlic over medium heat for about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the turkey loses its pink color.
Stir in the tomatoes and their juice, tomato sauce, hot pepper sauce, oregano, and black pepper.
Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, and cook, uncovered, for about 45 minutes.
Stir in the cooked brown rice, simmer an additional 5 minutes, and serve immediately.
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