Turkey with potatoes and onions, baked in the oven
8 servings
120 minutes
Turkey with potatoes and onions baked in the oven is a fragrant and hearty dish of Russian cuisine that warms the soul and fills the home with coziness. Its roots go back to traditional rural recipes when simple yet delicious dishes were prepared from available ingredients in Russian homes. The tender turkey meat absorbs the aromas of onions and spices, while the potatoes acquire a golden crust while remaining soft inside. The dish is nutritious and perfect for a family dinner or festive table. Baked vegetables retain their natural sweetness, and spices add subtle nuances of flavor. Garnished with fresh tomatoes and dill, the portions look appetizing and attractive. This combination of simplicity and sophistication makes the recipe universal — it is easy to prepare but can win the hearts of even the most demanding gourmets.
1
Prepare all the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
2
Wash the potatoes, peel them, and cut into pieces of 1-2 cm.
- Potato: 2000 g
3
Fill the potatoes with cold water and let them sit while preparing other ingredients.
- Potato: 2000 g
4
Wash the turkey, dry the meat, remove any membranes and veins if present. Cut into pieces about 1–2 cm.
- Turkey thigh fillet: 700 g
5
Peel and wash the onion.
- Onion: 3 heads
6
Cut the onion into thin rings.
- Onion: 3 heads
7
Mix salt and spices or take a ready mix - Adyghe salt.
- Salt: to taste
- Spices: to taste
8
Drain the water from the potatoes. Line a baking tray with parchment, place the potatoes on it. Top with onion rings. Place pieces of turkey on top of the onion. Add salt and spices.
- Potato: 2000 g
- Onion: 3 heads
- Turkey thigh fillet: 700 g
- Salt: to taste
- Spices: to taste
9
Place in a preheated oven at 200 degrees for 1.5 hours. Remove from the oven and let cool.
10
Garnish with tomatoes and dill when serving.
- Tomatoes: 2 pieces
- Dill: to taste