💡 At a Glance
- •The Dish: Juicy turkey strips coated in a rich, creamy sauce packed with fresh bell peppers, mushrooms, heavy cream, and savory herb cream cheese.
- •Prep Time: Just about 10 minutes of prep—totally tailor-made for busy weeknights.
- •Cooking Method: The turkey gently steams to tender perfection in the Varoma® while your sauce simmers right below in the mixing bowl.
We’ve all been there: you walk through the door after a crazy long day and just want a warm, effortless dinner on the table with zero fuss. That’s exactly where this Creamy Red Sauce Turkey Skillet comes to the rescue!
While you kick back and finally catch your breath, your Thermomix® does the heavy lifting, whipping up a velvety, flavorful sauce while the turkey steams up incredibly tender right in the Varoma®.
In no time at all, you’ve got a downright delicious, cozy, and wholesome meal ready to serve that is guaranteed to keep the whole family coming back for seconds.
Why you’ll love this recipe:
- Takes just 10 minutes of prep time
- Pure weeknight comfort food
- Super easy thanks to the Thermomix® and Varoma®
- Ultra-creamy thanks to heavy cream and cream cheese
- Packed with rich flavor from tomato paste and thyme
- Totally beginner-friendly for Thermomix® users
- Super versatile—pairs great with your favorite sides
- A total crowd-pleaser for kids and adults alike
My Top Recipe Tips
Make sure to dice the bell pepper pretty small so it softens up quickly while steaming and blends seamlessly into the sauce.
For the turkey, aim to slice the strips about ¾-inch thick. This keeps them super juicy and tender while cooking perfectly in the Varoma® without drying out.
Spread the turkey strips evenly across both the Varoma® dish and tray so the steam can circulate freely.
Don’t forget to turn on Reverse Mode for that final step! It’s super important so your perfectly cooked turkey doesn’t get shredded by the blades when mixed into the sauce.
Can you make this ahead and store leftovers?
Yes, this turkey skillet is fantastic for meal prep! In fact, it often tastes even better the next day after all those delicious flavors in the sauce have had time to meld together.
Just transfer your leftovers into an airtight container and store them in the fridge. They’ll keep wonderfully for a day or two.
To reheat, simply pop it in the microwave for a minute or two, or warm it gently in a pot over medium heat.
Delicious Recipe Variations
Mix up the sides: This creamy red sauce is super versatile! Serve your turkey over fluffy rice, your favorite pasta, or even simple boiled potatoes.
Pick your mushrooms: White button or cremini (baby bella) mushrooms both work great here. I love using cremini mushrooms for a slightly richer, earthier flavor!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 1.1 lbs (500 g (approx. 17.5 oz)) turkey breast, sliced into strips
- 1 large onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 red bell pepper
- 7 oz (200 g (approx. 7 oz)) mushrooms
- 2 tbsp (30 g (approx. 1 oz)) oil
- 2.5 cups (600 ml (approx. 20.5 fl oz)) vegetable broth
- 3/4 cup (200 g (approx. 7 oz)) heavy cream
- 3 tbsp (50 g (approx. 2 oz)) tomato paste
- 3.5 oz (100 g (approx. 3.5 oz)) herb cream cheese
- 1 heaping tbsp sweet paprika (approx. 10 g (approx. 0.5 oz))
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped
- 1 tsp salt
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 heaping tbsp cornstarch
How to Make Turkey Strips in Creamy Red Sauce
Instructions:
First, peel the onion and garlic. Quarter the onion and leave the garlic clove whole. Wash and seed the bell pepper, then cut it into small dice. Clean the mushrooms and halve or quarter them.
Add the onion and garlic to the mixing bowl and chop for 5 sec / speed 5. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with your spatula.
Add the oil, diced bell pepper, and mushrooms. Sauté for 3 min / 120°C (250°F) / reverse / speed 1.
Next, add the vegetable broth, heavy cream, tomato paste, cream cheese, paprika, fresh thyme leaves, salt, and a pinch of black pepper to the mixing bowl. Mix for 5 sec / reverse / speed 3.
Cut the turkey breast into strips about 3/4-inch thick. Arrange the turkey strips in the Varoma® dish and on the tray insert. Place the Varoma® on top of the mixing bowl lid and cook for 22 min / Varoma® / reverse / speed 2.
Once cooked, carefully remove the Varoma®. Add the cornstarch to the mixing bowl and stir in for 10 sec / reverse / speed 3.
Transfer the cooked turkey strips from the Varoma® into the mixing bowl and simmer together with the sauce for 4 min / 100°C (210°F) / reverse / speed 1.
Your creamy turkey strips are ready to serve!
Enjoy!
Alright, now go have fun whipping this up!
Looking for another delicious recipe you’ll love? Check out my Creamy Paprika Chicken Strips!
Happy cooking,
Christoph
Turkey Strips in Creamy Red Pepper Sauce
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Ingredients
- 500 g Turkey breast (approx. 17.5 oz)
- 1 große Onion
- 1 Garlic clove
- 1 Red bell pepper
- 200 g Button mushrooms (approx. 7 oz)
- 30 g Cooking oil (approx. 1 oz)
- 600 ml Vegetable broth (approx. 20.5 fl oz)
- 200 g Heavy cream (approx. 7 oz)
- 50 g Tomato paste (approx. 2 oz)
- 100 g Herb cream cheese (approx. 3.5 oz)
- 1 geh. Esslöffel Sweet paprika approx. 10 g (approx. 0.5 oz)
- 3 Stängel Thyme leaves stripped
- 1 tsp Salt
- Black pepper
- 1 gehäufter tbsp Cornstarch
Instructions
- 1 große Onion, 1 Garlic clove, 1 Red bell pepper, 200 g (approx. 7 oz) Button mushroomsPeel the onion and garlic. Quarter the onion, leaving the garlic clove whole. Wash, seed, and finely dice the red bell pepper. Clean the mushrooms and cut them into halves or quarters.
- 1 große Onion, 1 Garlic cloveAdd the onion and garlic to the mixing bowl and chop for 5 sec / speed 5. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with the spatula.
- 1 Red bell pepper, 200 g (approx. 7 oz) Button mushrooms, 30 g (approx. 1 oz) Cooking oilAdd the oil, bell pepper, and mushrooms. Sauté for 3 min / 120°C (250°F) / reverse / speed 1.
- 600 ml (approx. 20.5 fl oz) Vegetable broth, 200 g (approx. 7 oz) Heavy cream, 50 g (approx. 2 oz) Tomato paste, 100 g (approx. 3.5 oz) Herb cream cheese, 1 geh. Esslöffel Sweet paprika, 3 Stängel Thyme, 1 tsp Salt, Black pepperNext, add the vegetable broth, heavy cream, tomato paste, herb cream cheese, sweet paprika, thyme leaves, salt, and pepper to the mixing bowl. Mix for 5 sec / reverse / speed 3.
- 500 g (approx. 17.5 oz) Turkey breastSlice the turkey into strips about 3/4-inch (2 cm) thick. Arrange the turkey strips in the Varoma® dish and tray insert. Place the Varoma® in position on the mixing bowl lid and cook for 22 min / Varoma® / reverse / speed 2.
- 1 gehäufter tbsp CornstarchOnce cooked, set the Varoma® aside. Add the cornstarch to the mixing bowl and stir in for 10 sec / reverse / speed 3.
- 500 g (approx. 17.5 oz) Turkey breastTransfer the turkey strips from the Varoma® into the mixing bowl and combine with the sauce for 4 min / 100°C (210°F) / reverse / speed 1.
- Serve these delicious turkey strips over rice, egg noodles, or cozy mashed potatoes!
