Spicy Red Bean Stew with Dumplings and Smoked Turkey
A comforting sweet and spicy Jamaican-inspired stew made with smoked turkey, tender red kidney beans, homemade dumplings, white yam, and sweet potato simmered in a warmly spiced coconut curry broth.
Servings 6 servings
Calories: 461kcal
Ingredients
Homemade Dumplings
- ½ cup all-purpose flour or sorghum flour (for gluten-free)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ cup water
Stew Base
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ onion diced
- 1 celery stalk diced
- 1 large carrot diced
- 1 tomato diced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Stew Seasoning
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika powder
- ½ tablespoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon habanero pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon ground allspice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon celery seed optional
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Stew Liquids
- ½ can coconut milk 13.5 oz can, shaken well
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Rest of Stew
- 1 pound smoked turkey leg bones removed, large chopped
- 1 can red kidney beans 15.5 ounce can, drained
- 1 medium sweet potato diced
- 1 medium white yam dice
- 3 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour or sorghum flour (for gluten-free)
Equipment
- Dutch Oven or large soup pot
Instructions
- Save Time in the Kitchen: Read the instructions thoroughly, then gather and prep all your ingredients before cooking! Learn Prepping Tips.
- Prepare your ingredients. Read through the recipe and gather, measure, and prep all ingredients before you begin cooking.
- Make the dumpling dough. Combine the all-purpose flour and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Gradually add the water, mixing with your hands until a dough forms.
- Shape the dumplings. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Pinch off small portions and roll them between your hands into thin, approximately 1½-inch-long cigar shapes. Set aside.
- Sweat the vegetables. Heat a Dutch oven or large soup pot over medium heat. Add the olive oil, followed by the onion, celery, and carrot. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally and avoiding browning.
- Cook down the tomato. Add the diced tomato and dried thyme. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomato begins to break down.
- Bloom the seasonings. Add the garlic, turmeric, parsley, smoked paprika, onion powder, habanero pepper flakes, allspice, garlic powder, chili powder, celery seed, kosher salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
- Add the coconut milk. Stir in the coconut milk and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat slightly and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Build the stew. Add the chicken broth, smoked turkey, kidney beans, sweet potato, and white yam. Stir to combine and return the stew to a gentle simmer. Avoid a rapid boil.
- Cook the dumplings. Once the stew returns to a simmer, add the prepared dumplings. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the sweet potato and yam are fork-tender and the dumplings are cooked through.
- Thicken the stew. Place the sorghum flour in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in about 1 cup of hot broth from the stew until smooth. Slowly pour the slurry back into the pot while stirring continuously.
- Finish the stew. Simmer for about 1 additional minute, stirring, until the broth slightly thickens. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed before serving.
Cleaning flour-covered bowls: Rinse bowls and utensils that held flour or dough with cold water first. Hot water can cause the flour to become sticky and harder to remove.
How to check the dumplings: Cut one dumpling in half. The center should be cooked through without any dry, white flour remaining.
How to check the root vegetables: Cut a piece of sweet potato or yam in half with a spoon or fork. The center should be tender with no firm or raw interior.
Consistency: This is a hearty stew rather than a thin soup. The sorghum flour slurry helps give the coconut broth a thicker, more comforting consistency.
Notes
Time-Saving Shortcuts
This recipe has a longer ingredient list, but you can simplify the prep when you're short on time.- Use a Jamaican curry blend: Replace several of the individual dried spices with your favorite Jamaican-style curry powder, then season with salt and pepper to taste. The flavor will vary depending on the blend, so start with a small amount and adjust as the stew cooks.
- Use pre-cut vegetables: Pre-diced onion, celery, and carrots or a fresh mirepoix blend can eliminate most of the chopping.
- Buy prepared root vegetables: Look for peeled and pre-cut sweet potatoes and yams to reduce peeling and chopping.
- Skip the homemade dumplings: When you need the fastest version, leave out the dumplings. The beans, smoked turkey, sweet potato, and yam still make this a hearty stew.
- Prep ahead: Shape the dumplings and chop the vegetables ahead of time so everything is ready to add to the pot.
Nutrition
Calories: 461kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 716mg | Potassium: 1419mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 8309IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 6mg
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