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Turkey Tamale Filling

By Chelsie Kenyon, About.com

These turkey tamales are a great use for that leftover turkey. Or cook up some turkey just for these delicious tamales.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups turkey, shredded or diced
  • 1 onion, peeled and chopped
  • 4 cloves of garlic, peeled and finley chopped
  • 1 cup green chile sauce
  • 2 cups potatoes, peeled,cooked and diced into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup chicken, turkey or vegetable broth

Preparation:

Mix all ingredients together and simmer for 20 minutes until all liquid is absorbed. Use as a filling for your tamales.
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