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Instant Pot Turkey Bolognese Freezer Meal

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Decadent…that is the only word that can be used to describe this low-fat, and darn near guilt-free Instant Pot Turkey Bolognese Freezer Meal. Oh my Yum!

Decadent…that is the only word that can be used to describe this low-fat, and darn near guilt-free Instant Pot Turkey Bolognese Freezer Meal. Oh my Yum!

I love deep, rich in flavor meat sauces…but they can be so high in fat! Bolognese is usually a dish I have to kick to the curb during my New Year’s Resolution months (you know, while the motivation lasts…), but not anymore! I have discovered a way around all the extra calories and sodium…The answer? Turkey Bolognese. Just a little bacon, and a whole lot of herbs and spices paired with a lean ground turkey is going to make this sauce your new favorite.

Instant Pot Turkey Bolognese Freezer Meal

Since it is made with mostly lean and low fat ingredients, you can go ahead and help yourself to seconds…trust me, you’re going to want seconds!

Instant Pot Turkey Bolognese Freezer Meal is healthy, low calorie and delicious!!

Freezer Meals!!! Instant Pot Turkey Bolognese Freezer Meal from happymoneysaver.com

I have included in this Instant Turkey Bolognese recipe directions for Instant Pot AND Slow Cooker, because I know not everyone out there has an Instant Pot yet. This way you still can make this awesome delicious freezer meal!!

Instant Pot Turkey Bolognese Freezer Meal

I love deep, rich in flavor meat sauces…but they can be so high in fat! Bolognese is usually a dish I have to kick to the curb during my New Year’s Resolution months (you know, while the motivation lasts…), but not anymore! I have discovered a way around all the extra calories and sodium…The answer? Instant Pot Turkey Bolognese.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: instant pot, Italian, pressure cooker, slow cooker
Keyword: Instant Pot Turkey Bolognese Freezer Meal
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 492kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
  • 1 large onion pureed
  • 1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
  • 2 lbs. (1 kg) ground turkey
  • 2 slices of bacon uncooked, minced
  • 1 cup (250) mL water
  • 1/2 cup (250 mL) red wine vinegar
  • 12 oz (375 g) frozen diced carrots
  • 15 oz (480 mL) can diced tomatoes, with juices
  • 12 oz (350 mL) can tomato paste
  • 15 oz (480 mL) can tomato sauce
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) honey
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) crushed rosemary
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) oregano
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) fennel seed, crushed

On serving day & garnish

  • 8 oz (250 g) egg noodles (optional, for serving day)
  • fresh chopped parsley optional
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Mince bacon.
  • Peel and quarter onion. Using a high-powered blender or food processor puree onion until smooth.

MAKE IT NOW

  • INSTANT POT: Set Instant Pot to “Sauté”, and add oil. Sauté onions and garlic until the onions are translucent. Add ground turkey and minced bacon, and cook until meats are browned and bacon crispy. Add water and red wine vinegar and continue to cook for 4-5 minutes and pot is de-glazed. Add carrots, tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, honey, rosemary, oregano and fennel. Stir to combine. Seal pressure cooker. Cook on manual (High) for 25 minutes. Let it naturally release, about 10 minutes. Serve over pasta and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
  • SLOW COOKER: To make in slow cooker instead of instant pot sauté onions and garlic in a large skillet on medium-high until the onions are translucent. Add ground turkey and bacon, and cook until meats are browned and bacon crispy. Add meat, onion-mixture, water, red wine vinegar, carrots, tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, honey, rosemary, oregano and fennel to slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or on High for 3-4 hours, until sauce is bubbly and rich in color.

MAKE IT A FREEZER MEAL

  • Sauté onions and garlic in a large skillet with oil on medium-high until the onions are translucent. Add ground beef and minced bacon, and cook together until meats are browned and bacon crispy. Allow to cool completely. Add meat, onion-mixture, water, red wine vinegar, carrots, tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, honey, rosemary, oregano and into a labeled gallon-size (4 L) freezer bag; swish to mix. Seal, removing as much air as possible, and freeze.

THAW AND COOK

  • Place bag in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours or up to 24 hours to thaw or "Quick thaw" by running bag under water until meal can be broken apart. 
  • INSTANT POT: Transfer contents into instant pot or pressure cooker. Seal pressure cooker. Cook on manual (High) for 25 minutes. Let it naturally release, about 10 minutes. Serve over pasta and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
  • SLOW COOKER: To make in slow cooker instead of instant pot cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or on High for 3-4 hours, until sauce is bubbly and rich in color.

Nutrition

Calories: 492kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 1099mg | Potassium: 1743mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 10850IU | Vitamin C: 29.4mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 6.3mg
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—> See MORE of my Freezer Meals recipes here.

P.S. I have tons of beginner information on getting started and even tips for advanced freezer meal cooking in my cookbook called Seriously Good Freezer Meals. Please head on over and order yourself a copy! Inside there are menu plans and 150 of the BEST ever tasting freezer meals I’ve ever created. For reals.

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January 17, 2018
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Comments

  1. Ross Fischer says

    May 30, 2019

    Please do some research about the nutritional value of fat. It has been given a massively bad name by the sugar industry, and is not the problem. Sugar and simple cars are the problem.

    Reply
  2. Rhonda says

    August 9, 2018

    The bacon is listed as an ingredient, but when do you add it to dish?

    Reply
    • Hope says

      October 18, 2018

      I would love to make this. Wondering about the bacon too? Add with turkey?

      Reply
  3. Barb says

    July 20, 2018

    5 stars
    This sauce is amazing! Thank you!!

    Reply

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