Description
This Simple Ground Turkey Pepper Skillet recipe is a quick and flavorful one-pan meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. With lean ground turkey, colorful bell peppers, and a blend of spices, this dish is both satisfying and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Turkey Skillet:
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 bell peppers (any color), sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup chicken broth or water
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste (optional)
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat Olive Oil: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook Onions and Turkey: Add diced onion and cook until softened. Add ground turkey and cook until browned.
- Add Peppers and Spices: Stir in garlic, bell peppers, smoked paprika, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook until peppers are tender.
- Simmer: Add chicken broth and tomato paste. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Adjust Seasoning and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- This recipe is perfect for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Feel free to add mushrooms, zucchini, or spinach for extra veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
