Braised Turkey in a Skillet
A hearty, flavorful dish with tender turkey and vegetables in a creamy sauce—perfect with any side!
Updated : 06 June, 2025
Easy
About 1 hour.
Ingredients
400 grams
Turkey
1
Onion
1
Carrot
2
Bell pepper
40 milliliters
Vegetable oil
2 tablespoon
Sour cream
0.5 cup
Water
to taste
Salt
to taste
Ground black pepper
to taste
Garlic
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Advices
Advice
If you’re cooking with turkey breast, skip step 4. Breast cooks faster than thigh fillet, so it's enough to sauté it first, then braise with sour cream and vegetables. Enjoy your meal!
Preparation
Step 1
Which part of turkey is best? Any part will work well. This time I used turkey thigh fillet. If your meat is frozen, defrost it in advance.
Step 2
Rinse the turkey, pat dry, and cut into evenly sized pieces.
Step 3
In a skillet with a thick bottom, heat vegetable oil. Add the turkey and sauté, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.
Step 4
Reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet. Let the turkey braise for about 25–30 minutes. The exact time depends on your skillet, size of the meat pieces, and your stove. To prevent burning, add a bit of boiling water (about 2–3 tbsp or 1–2 oz).
Step 5
Meanwhile, prepare the vegetables. Peel the onion and carrot. Cut bell peppers in half and remove seeds. Rinse and dry all vegetables, then chop into medium-sized pieces.
Step 6
Transfer the cooked turkey into a deep skillet, heavy pot, sauté pan, or Dutch oven.
Step 7
Add the chopped vegetables to the skillet where the turkey was braising. If needed, add more oil.
Step 8
Increase the heat and cook while stirring constantly for about 5–10 minutes.
Step 9
Add the sautéed vegetables to the turkey.
Step 10
Add sour cream and minced garlic (if using). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 11
Pour in half a cup (about 4 fl oz / 120 ml) of water, mix gently, cover, and braise over medium heat for 15–20 minutes. At the end, add finely chopped fresh herbs.
Step 12
Serve hot as a standalone meal or with your favorite side dish.